Arsenal made history after defeating PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. In the first round of 16 clash of the competition, the Gunners humiliated their Dutch rivals 7:1 away, becoming the first team to score that many goals on the road in the knockout phase of the most prestigious European tournament.

Jurien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri and Mikel Merino gave the Londoners a classic lead before Noa Lang reduced the deficit from the penalty spot at the end of the first half. After the break, however, Mikel Arteta's players were even more ruthless, scoring four unanswered goals - Martin Odegaard (2), Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori wrote their names among the scorers.

Thus, Arsenal demonstrated, albeit momentarily, that the problems with injured players in attack can be overcome with a collective effort. The Gunners also showed great efficiency in the match at the Philips Stadium, scoring seven goals with eight shots on target. Their talent Nwaneri is the third youngest scorer in an elimination match in the Champions League. With his 17 years and 340 days, he ranks only behind Bojan Krkic (17 years and 217 days) and Jude Bellingham (17 days and 289 days). Nwaneri overtook Jamal Musiala - 17 years and 363 days.

For Arteta and company, who are practically already in the 1/4-finals, where one of the city rivals from Madrid Real or Atletico awaits them, a return to commitments in the Premier League is imminent. On Sunday evening, Arsenal visit Manchester United at 18:30 Bulgarian time. | BGNES

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Stefan Ignatov, Sports Department in BGNES News Agency