Arsenal are halfway towards eliminating PSV Eindhoven and setting up a Champions League quarter-final tie against either Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid. Barring an unlikely collapse in the second half against in north London, the Gunners will be going to the Spanish capital next month as they look to win the competition for the first time.
Mikel Arteta has demanded professionalism from his players, though last week’s absolutely ruthless performance means the Arsenal boss has earned the right to rotate where he sees fit. As a result, the likes of Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Martin Odegaard and Ethan Nwaneri have all been rested with Jakub Kiwior, Jorginho and Raheem Sterling handed rare starts.
PSV require a minor miracle to advance, but in truth, their target is to give a better account for themselves after what happened in Eindhoven and have done just that with a spirited first-half showing. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium.
63 min: Yellow card for Declan Rice.
That’s his final act of the night as he is replaced by Calafiori. Trossard is also on as he replaces Merino.
57 min: Great move from PSV, Veerman steps onto a cut back but can’t hit the target.
56 min: Perisic produces a trick to wriggle out of a tight spot, but his shot is not quite as impressive. High and well wide.
54 min: Nice play from PSV, Babadi looks to bend one in but Raya is equal to it.
PSV corner is headed away by Gabriel.
With the tie like this, it feels like a chance for Arteta to reward some youngsters on the bench. Both Butler-Oyedeji and Kabia among the subs tonight.
A reminder of the goal that broke the deadlock in the sixth minute.
What a strike from Zinchenko!
49 min: Sterling and White combine down the right again, the latter strides forward and opts to shoot instead of looking for Merino.
The effort lacks any power and Benitez makes an easy save.
48 min: First chance for Sterling to run at Malacia this half. Wins a corner which is swung in by Zinchenko and dealt with comfortably by the PSV defence.
46 min: Ledezma digs out a decent cross but Jorginho makes an important interception, great defensive header as he takes the ball away from Babadi.
Back underway at the Emirates Stadium.
The visitors have made a change as Veerman replaces Schouten
Quarter-final place just 45 minutes away from being confirmed for Arsenal.
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