MIKEL ARTETA believes Arsenal are proving they can beat anyone after Ethan Nwaneri inspired a fourth straight European victory. The whizkid, 17, curled in a stunning solo goal to see off Girona
Goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri helped us come from behind to beat Girona in the Champions League, and you can watch all the action with our full match replay! Arnaut Danjuma put the hosts ahead with a well-taken finish but we were back on level terms 10 minutes later when Jorginho coolly slotted home from the penalty spot.
Mikel Arteta's side came from a goal down to win and secure their place in the Champions League knockout phase.
Ethan Nwaneri scored on his full Champions League debut as Arsenal secured direct passage to the last 16 with a 2-1 win at Girona.
Arteta makes seven changes tonight as Bournemouth loanee Neto is handed a debut in place of Raya, but Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino are both back. Follow Girona vs Arsenal live below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Simon Collings at the Estadi Montilivi.
Arsenal fans have expressed their displeasure with forward Raheem Sterling on the back of his performance in their UEFA Champions League meeting with Girona on Wednesday (January 29).
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Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as they rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri. The north London side picked up their sixth win in eight games to finish third in the league phase with 19 points and avoid a two-legged playoff in the next round.
We secured our place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comeback victory over Girona, and you can see all the biggest moments in our matchday gallery. Despite falling behind to Arnaut Danjuma's effort, a penalty from Jorginho and a curling strike from teenager Ethan Nwaneri gave us the advantage before half-time.
Girona have the lead against the run of play, Danjuma has opened the scoring! Juanpe takes possession in Girona's half, steps towards the halfway line, and delivers a brilliant, defence-splitting pass between Arsenal's right-back and right central defender for Danjuma to chase.
Arsenal, with a rotated squad, defeated Girona on the final day of the league phase to secure a round of 16 spot.