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FULL TIMELast update 12:47 GMT
3 years ago

Signing off

It has been a great evening bringing you the live updates as Arsenal cruised past Sevilla 2-0. 

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Key moments

  1. 21:56 GMTFULL-TIME: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla
  2. 21:25 GMTGoal by Bukayo Saka · 2-0
  3. 20:48 GMTHALF-TIME: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla
  4. 20:32 GMTGoal · Arsenal 1-0
  5. 21:24 GMTWhat time does the game kick-off?
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3 years ago

Post-match Quotes

We will bring you all of Mikel Arteta's key post-match quotes as soon as his press conference is over. Make sure to check back on the VAVEL homepage, or simply search 'Arsenal' to view the article.

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3 years ago

Official Highlights!

Re-live the action from Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla by watching the official highlights:

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3 years ago

Sevilla devoid of any threat

Arsenal were exceptional tonight, but that shouldn't be used as an excuse for Sevilla's display, which simply was not good enough.

Diego Alonso's side never got going and lacked any creativity throughout the entire game - and in fact only had their only shot on target deep into added time.

They are now bottom of Group B and the only team without a win, so need a real upturn in performance for their remaining games if they want any chance of progressing to the knockouts.

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3 years ago

Elsewhere in Group B

FULL-TIME: PSV Eindhoven 1-0 RC Lens

With PSV Eindhoven beating RC Lens, Arsenal's qualification for the knockouts is not yet confirmed. They will have the opportunity to do so in their next game, at home to RC Lens at the end of the month.

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3 years ago

Man of the Match - Gabriel Martinelli

The Brazilian put in a very impressive performance right up until his substitution in the 81st minute. He recorded an impressive assist for the Gunners' second goal, but it was the 22-year-old's all-round play which impressed the most.

He had the absolute beating of defender Juanlu Sanchez, and won his side many fouls in the process, while also boasting an 85% pass success rate.

He was at the centre of most positive things for the Gunners, and was instrumental in their performance and subsequent victory.

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3 years ago

FULL-TIME: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

It's all over here and Arsenal move four points clear at the top of Group B after a dominant display against Sevilla, who remain bottom of the group.

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3 years ago

95: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

VAR check for a possible penalty for Sevilla, for a potential handball against Vieira. After a short check, play is resumed and no penalty is awarded.

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3 years ago

93: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Havertz has another good chance but runs out of room before he is able to get his shot off.

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3 years ago

90: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

There will be six (6) additional minutes to play here at the Emirates Stadium.

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90: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

A final substitution for the Gunners:

ON - Mohamed Elneny

OFF - Jorginho

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89: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

The visitors carve a good chance but Gabriel heads their cross away to end the threat. They won't get many more, if any, chances of that level.

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3 years ago

86: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Declan Rice has also been shown a yellow card.

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84: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Saka goes down again and cannot continue. The referee makes him walk the long way around, despite his injury, and books Saka for his protests.

ON - Jakub Kiwior

OFF - Bukayo Saka

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3 years ago

83: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Oleksandr Zincehnko has been given a yellow card.

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3 years ago

83: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Saka has come back on but is still moving somewhat awkwardly. Would not be surprised to see him taken off as a precaution.

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3 years ago

82: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

A huge concern here is Saka is down injured after landing awkwardly on his ankle. He limps off before somewhat jogging, but it remains to be seen if he can continue.

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3 years ago

81: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Mikel Arteta makes a double change:

ON - Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson

OFF - Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard

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3 years ago

77: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Ocampos is booked within moments of coming on after a foul on Martinelli.

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3 years ago

76: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Another couple of changes for Sevilla:

ON - Tanguy Nianzou, Lucas Ocampos

OFF - Adria Pedrosa, Kike Salas

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3 years ago

74: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Mariano has a great chance within moments of coming on, but the former Real Madrid striker fails to pick out a teammate in the box, and Arsenal scramble it away.

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73: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Soumare is injured and cannot continue.

ON - Mariano Diaz

OFF - Boubakary Soumare

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3 years ago

72: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Juanlu Sanchez is shown a yellow card for a bad foul on Martinelli.

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3 years ago

66: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

Soumare is shown a yellow card within a minute of coming on for Sevilla, following a poor challenge on Rice.

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3 years ago

66: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

A double change for Sevilla:

ON - Boubakary Soumare, Ivan Rakitic

OFF - Joan Jordan, Djibril Sow

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3 years ago

GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

64: It's a spectacular goal from Bukayo Saka! Martinelli plays it through to Englishman, who is played on by Gudelj, and then spins a Sevilla defender in the box before slotting it past the goalkeeper.

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3 years ago

60: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

Some great build-up play from the hosts sees Trossard presented with an opportunity to grab a brace, but his effort loops well away from the goal.

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3 years ago

55: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

It's agonisingly close for Havertz! The German fired a powerful curling effort from range, but it whiskered wide of the far post.

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3 years ago

53: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

Arsenal have started the half much like how the left off in the first half. They are creating chance after chance and another goal doesn't feel too far away.

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3 years ago

49: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

Saka shows great pace to win the ball on the counter and crosses it to Havertz, whose shot is deflected behind for a corner.

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3 years ago

46: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

We're underway for the second half.

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3 years ago

Half-time substitution

ON: Oleksandr Zinchenko

OFF: Takehiro Tomiyasu

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3 years ago

First-half roundup

It was sheer domination from Mikel Arteta's side in the opening 45 minutes as they more or less toyed with Sevilla.

The Spanish visitors are yet to have a single shot, while the hosts have enjoyed a huge 72% possession.

The Gunners will certainly be hoping to add to their lead in the second half, but have shown more than encouraging signs so far.

For Sevilla, they desperately need to find another gear as the results, as they stand, would see them remain three points adrift of qualification.

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3 years ago

Jorginho silences critics

Fans who had questioned Jorginho's inclusion in the starting lineup tonight are now singing his praises. And those who never doubted the Italian are understandably elated after his pivotal role in Arsenal's goal.

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3 years ago

Scores around Group B

PSV Eindhoven 1-0 RC Lens

With PSV Eindhoven beating RC Lens at half-time, Arsenal cannot currently qualify for the knockouts this week, regardless of the result in North London.

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3 years ago

HALF-TIME: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

The first half draws to a close and it's been a very comfortable 45 minutes for Mikel Arteta's side. Another goal would definitely put their minds at ease, though.

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3 years ago

45: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

Just one minute added on.

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3 years ago

44: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

Martinelli does very well to keep the ball in after receiving a difficult pass, and does even better to get a superb cross away, though it doesn't lead to anything. What a game the 22-year-old is having!

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3 years ago

39: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

Pedrosa storms through the Arsenal defence as he looks to line up a shot, but Saliba does excellently to get back and win the ball at the last moment.

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3 years ago

35: Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

No real change following the goal. Arsenal are still pilling the pressure on Sevilla as they look to double their advantage before half-time.

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3 years ago

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Sevilla

29: Arsenal take the lead! A great passage of play as Jorginho plays through Saka, who then lays it across to Trossard to tuck into the net.  

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3 years ago

26: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla

Very strong penalty appeals as Saka goes down in the box but nothing is given by the referee. A flurry of chances follow but Arsenal are still unable to find a breakthrough. 

Interestingly, VAR did not seem to even check the penalty claim...

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3 years ago

24: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla

The ball falls to Ben White on the edge of the box, but he cannot get his shot on target. A good chance missed.

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3 years ago

18: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla

Saka takes the free-kick and sends it over the crossbar, still no breakthrough here.

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3 years ago

17: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla

Arsenal win a free-kick on the edge of the box after yet another foul on Saka - but still no sign of a yellow card. A good chance for the Gunners though

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3 years ago

17: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla

Arsenal are well on top so far, but have struggled to break down the Sevilla defence, despite winning plenty of free-kicks already.

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3 years ago

10: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla

Gudelj is lucky to not be booked after a second foul against Saka - he likely won't get away with much more.

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3 years ago

7: Arsenal 0-0 Sevilla

Arsenal have made a very positive start to the game so far and are already testing the Sevilla defence.

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3 years ago

1: Arenal 0-0 Sevilla

Arsenal have an early chance as Kai Havertz has a free header at the far post from a corner, but the German cannot connect with the ball.

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3 years ago

KICK-OFF: Arenal 0-0 Sevilla

We're underway here at the Emirates Stadium.

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3 years ago

Five minutes until we get underway!

Grab a drink, and maybe something to eat, because we're just five minutes away from kick-off.

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3 years ago

Goalkeeping situation under scrutiny?

Much has been made of Arsenal's goalkeeping situation and, as David Raya once again starts between the sticks, some fans have been questioning the decision.

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3 years ago

Arsenal fans unhappy with midfield

Not that Arteta had many other options, but Arsenal fans on social media have vented their frustrations at the midfield trio selected to start tonight, with some singling out individuals.

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3 years ago

David Seaman backs Arteta over VAR controversy

Mikel Arteta, and Arsenal, have faced harsh criticism for their comments about officiating in England following last weekend's VAR controversy at St James' Park. Arsenal legend David Seaman has praised the Spaniard for taking a stand, and fully supports his views.

“The Newcastle goal is frightening. I just don’t know what VAR were thinking. [...] I think it’s great that Arsenal have backed Arteta’s criticisms because it was passion from the manager and that’s what the fans love to see.

"He’s just highlighting mistakes. He’s not making it personal. The more he highlights mistakes, hopefully the more they clean up their act and they make sure they’re on it.”

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3 years ago

30 minutes until kick-off

Not long to go now as we await kick-off in North London!

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3 years ago

Arsenal need to be a bigger threat, says Arteta

When asked about how his side can win this game, following their struggles at the weekend, Mikel Arteta gave a very honest assessment on what he expects to see.

"We have to be more of a threat, we have to be more aggressive, make more threat in behind in those areas and we need to take more risks."

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3 years ago

Sevilla's line-up!

Diego Alonso has made seven changes to the side who drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo at the weekend.

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3 years ago

Arsenal's line-up!

Just one change from the team who lost 1-0 to Newcastle at the weekend.

Eddie Nketiah is not in the squad due to an ankle knock.

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3 years ago

Pre-match reading

Before kick-off, why not check out VAVEL's preview of the game, which includes team news, predicted line-ups, key players and more.

Click here for the preview!

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3 years ago

Not long to go!

We are just under two hours away from kick-off, and will be bringing team news to you as soon as it is released, at 6:45 PM GMT.

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3 years ago

Tune in here for Arsenal vs Sevilla

I'm looking forward to following the game with you all, and keeping you up to date with all of the drama from North London. Do not miss a detail of the match Arsenal vs Sevilla live updates and commentary from VAVEL.

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3 years ago

What time does the game kick-off across the world?

Los Angeles - 12:00PM

New York - 3:00PM

Rio de Janeiro - 5:00PM

Madrid - 9:00PM

Cape Town - 10:00PM

Istanbul - 11:00PM

Mumbai - 1:30AM (Thursday)

Beijing - 4:00AM

Perth - 4:00AM

Seoul - 5:00AM

Sydney - 7:00AM

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3 years ago

What time does the game kick-off?

The game will kick-off at 8:00PM GMT, and will be shown live on TNT Sports 2, as well as on the Discovery+ app.

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3 years ago

Arsenal vs Sevilla prediction

While they will still need to focus and work hard, I predict that Arsenal will record a somewhat comfortable home victory over Sevilla - though this could change depending on whether the hosts rotate heavily or not. 

Predicted score: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla

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