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UCL: Arsenal's Perfect Record Intact with 3-0 Win Over Club Brugge

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Arsenal Vs Club Brugge
Gunners cruise to victory, go top of UCL League phase

Noni Madueke's brace and Martinelli's wonder goal secure a convincing win for Arsenal, who are now the second English team to win 10 consecutive UCL group/league phase game.


This win makes Arsenal the second English team in history to win 10 consecutive UCL group...



Arsenal's Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli stole the show with their stunning goals, helping the Gunners secure a 3-0 win over Club Brugge. This victory maintains Arsenal's perfect record in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase.


Mikel Arteta made five changes to the team that lost to Aston Villa, but his side showed early promise, with Martin Odegaard testing Dani van den Heuvel, who was making his UCL debut after Simon Mignolet's injury in the warm-up. Madueke scored a breathtaking strike from distance, giving Arsenal the lead, and later headed in from point-blank range at the start of the second half. Martinelli sealed the win with a curling right-footed effort from just outside the box.




The hosts held their own, with Aleksandar Stanković having a speculative shot blocked, but Arsenal kept pushing for a breakthrough. They had the better chances, with Piero Hincapié's shot hitting the post and Viktor Gyökeres' header being deflected behind.


The wait was finally over for Arsenal, as Noni Madueke scored a stunning opener in the 25th minute. He glided past Joaquin Seys and Raphael Onyedika, before smashing a superb strike into the net.


Club Brugge kept pushing for a goal, with Piero Hincapié having a header blocked on the line by Hans Vanaken, and Dani van den Heuvel saving Viktor Gyökeres' header. Meanwhile, Carlos Forbs had a shot blocked by Hincapié and saved by David Raya, as the visitors created some chances.


The Blauw-Zwart's search for an equalizer continued, with Aleksandar Stankovic curling an effort wide, and Christos Tzolis having a shot saved. However, Arsenal put the game to bed early in the second half, as Noni Madueke headed home from Martín Zubimendi's cross, doubling his tally and Arsenal's lead.


Gabriel Martinelli made it 3-0, becoming the first Arsenal player to score in five consecutive UCL games. He breezed past Hugo Siquet and Raphael Onyedika, curling a shot into the top corner.


Club Brugge pushed for a consolation goal, with Christos Tzolis creating problems for Arsenal. His corner found Brandon Mechele, who was blocked by Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Tzolis himself sent a shot wide.


The game wasn't over yet, as Gabriel Jesus had a chance to make it 4-0, but his effort hit the crossbar, leaving him in disbelief. Despite missing out on more goals, Arsenal had plenty to celebrate, including 16-year-old Marli Salmon making his first-team debut.


This win makes Arsenal the second English team in history to win 10 consecutive UCL group/league phase games, and they now sit three points clear at the top of the table.


Club Brugge is still waiting for their first win in the Champions League since the league phase opener, currently sitting 31st with four points, and three points off a play-off spot.


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