Arsenal player ratings as Bukayo Saka comes off the bench to punish Lille in UEFA Champions League at the Emirates
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Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Lille in the UEFA Champions League with second-half goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka. The win maintains Arsenal's perfect start to the European campaign.
Why it matters
This result reinforces Arsenal's standing as a serious contender in the Champions League league phase.
By Ibrahim Mustapha Updated 13/10/2026 at 23:58 GMT+1 TNT Sports on Google React to this story Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Lille on Tuesday to make it two wins from two in this season's UEFA Champions League league phase courtesy of a second-half blitz, as Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka broke the Ligue 1 side's otherwise stubborn resolve. 'Everyone knows Yamal is the best in the world' - Cubarsi backs team-mate's Ballon d'Or bid
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