Arteta dedicates Arsenal win to Ken Friar
Arsenal secured a 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille with a strong second-half performance. Manager Mikel Arteta dedicated the win to the club's late life president, Ken Friar.
Why it matters
The match highlights Arsenal's continued success in European competition and honors a significant figure in the club's history.
Mikel Arteta dedicated Arsenal 's 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille to Ken Friar , the club's life president, who died on Monday aged 92 .
Arsenal maintained their perfect start in the competition with three goals in seven second-half minutes at the Emirates after a patient opening period.
Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, delightfully controlling a pass from Noni Madueke , dragging the ball into space and lifting his finish over goalkeeper Berke Ozer .
The introduction of Kai Havertz , Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka a minute later gave Arsenal greater sharpness in attack.
Timber won possession high up the pitch to start the move for the second goal, with Odegaard and Bruno Guimaraes helping release Saka.
His cross found Ebere Eze , who finished from inside the area.
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