Martinelli and Saka on target as Arsenal see off Olympiacos | OneFootball

Arsenal continued their perfect start to this season’s Champions League with a 2-0 win over Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium.

Having edged Newcastle in dramatic fashion at the weekend, Mikel Arteta rotated his line-up heavily, making six changes. Even so, the Gunners looked sharp early on, and their pressure paid off inside 12 minutes.

Viktor Gyökeres did the hard work by bursting through the Olympiacos back line and striking against the post, but Gabriel Martinelli was quickest to react, tucking in the rebound from close range.

The visitors, who had won on their previous three visits to north London, weren’t content to sit back. Daniel Podence tested David Raya with a superb volley that drew a flying save, while Chiquinho thought he’d levelled before his effort was chalked off for offside.

Arsenal remained dangerous in attack, with Martin Odegaard pulling the strings. The skipper almost doubled the lead after being played through by Leandro Trossard, only to be denied by Konstantinos Tzolakis. Gyökeres also went close again, bending a shot narrowly over before half-time.

Just when it looked like Arsenal might have to settle for a nervy finale, substitute Bukayo Saka stepped up in stoppage time. Latching onto Odegaard’s pass, he drilled low under Tzolakis to make sure of the points and record his first Champions League goal of the campaign.

It’s now two wins from two for the Gunners in the group stage after their opening victory in Bilbao. With a deeper squad thanks to their hefty summer investment, Arteta has been able to shuffle his side without sacrificing results - an encouraging sign ahead of a packed autumn schedule.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Arsenal takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Olympiakos. Gabriel Martinelli finds the net, firing a left-footed shot from close range into the bottom left corner.

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GOAL Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) scores!

Gabriel Martinelli scores goal number 2 in the competition (2 matches) Gabriel Martinelli scores goal number 55 for his team (234 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Viktor Gyökeres of Arsenal took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the left. The assist came from Martin Ødegaard, who delivered a precise through ball.

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Missed opportunity! Viktor Gyökeres from Arsenal attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Leandro Trossard.

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Opportunity wasted! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Gabriel Martinelli, who delivered a cross.

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Missed opportunity! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Mikel Merino.

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Missed opportunity! Mehdi Taremi of Olympiakos heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it sails over the bar. The assist came from Chiquinho, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Arsenal: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) scores!

Bukayo Saka scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches) Bukayo Saka scores goal number 73 for his team (270 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match