Viktor Gyökeres the difference as Arsenal claim nervy win against Slavia Prague
The Guardian · · g3711668
Another European away day, another victory for Arsenal: albeit only just. This time, Viktor Gyökeres stole the show as poor Slavia Prague matched the longest winless streak in European Cup and Champions League history despite a spirited late comeback. That unwanted record stands at 23, equalling the mark set by AEK Athens and FCSB – formerly known as Steaua Bucharest – while Arsenal are unbeaten in their 10 last away trips. But had it not been for a wonder save from David Raya, the Czech champions would have snatched a point after Wiktor Nowak pulled one back late on as Mikel Arteta’s usually watertight defence showed signs of fallibility under pressure. In contrast to last week’s defeat against Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup, Arsenal had been cruising until the last 15 minutes after Noni Madueke fired them ahead early on, set up superbly by Gyökeres. Continue reading...