Arsenal defeats PSV on their comeback to the Champions League.
Arsenal made an impressive return to the Champions League with a 4-0 demolition of outclassed PSV Eindhoven in Group B on Wednesday, confirming their strong start to the season.
The Gunners were committed to seize their moment back in the big league, and they did not disappoint, sweeping to a 4-0 win over PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday with the authority typically associated with seasoned Champions League fighters. Yet, none of those players who started their previous match, a 5-1 home loss to Bayern Munich in March 2017, are still with the club.
In fact, there is only a single surviving member of the squad from that night, midfielder Mohamed Elneny, and with a Champions League rookie manager in Mikel Arteta, the home side could have been excused for being a bit apprehensive. Despite the energy rushing through their veins, none were visible.
“It was great to see the atmosphere and the Champions League music,” Arteta said in his post-match news conference. “
Arsenal have made significant investments, with Trossard signing in January and Rice and Kai Havertz – both of whom started here – signing in the summer. The final result was a statement victory which offers a good platform for their Group B challenge.
Arsenal, who have 13 points from their first five Premier League games, travel to Lens next week, while PSV must try to repair some of the damage caused by Sevilla at home.
