FC Zurich 1 2 Arsenal 5 Talking Points as the Gunners secure a win in their opening game UEFA Europa League 2022 23
FC Zurich 1-2 Arsenal 5 Talking Points as the Gunners secure a win in their opening game UEFA Europa League 2022-23 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football Europa League 2022-23 Listicle
Turner in goal
Vieira in midfield
?????? Nketiah leads the line
Follow the game live with us on Arsenal.com 183803254 Team news against FC Zurich Turner in goal Vieira in midfield?????? Nketiah leads the line Follow the game live with us on Arsenal.com https://t.co/cYz7JkgBoM The Gunners made a sharp start to the game, moving the ball around swiftly with accurate passes. They made FC Zurich run a lot and chase the game in the early exchanges. Arsenal barely lost the ball and mainly played in their opponents' half. They were the first team on the scoresheet via debutant Marquinhos. Edward Nketiah played a low ball into the box which the Brazilian slotted into the top corner with his weaker left foot. The Gunners continued to maintain possession but did not become complacent despite their lead. FC Zurich started playing with a bit more confidence as the game progressed, back by a vociferous home crowd. They put pressure on Arsenal's defense and earned a series of corners before the break. Nketiah was drawn into a tackle and gave away a penalty. Mirlind Kryeziu stepped up and duly converted to make it 1-1 after 44 minutes. The two sides went into the break tied at 1-1. Arsenal@Arsenal Off the mark in the @EuropaLeague
Marquinhos becomes the first player to score on his debut since Charlie Patino in December 2021
0-1 (37)4822401 Off the mark in the @EuropaLeague Marquinhos becomes the first player to score on his debut since Charlie Patino in December 2021 0-1 (37) https://t.co/vLDz1YNNVe FC Zurich were clearly buoyed by their goal just before the break as their fans continued to maintain an incredible atmosphere for the second half. Arsenal continued to progress the ball and create shooting opportunities near the box. However, none of their attempts were accurate enough to beat Yanick Brecher in the hosts' goal. Arsenal scored just after the hour-mark as Marquinhos and Nketiah combined once again, albeit with their roles reversed. This time, the Brazilian played in a swerving cross towards the far post where Nketiah headed in to make it 2-1 to the visitors. Arteta made several changes as he looked to rotate his team considering the upcoming run of fixtures. They were able to hold onto their slender lead as they secured an important three points for Switzerland. That said, let's take a look at the five major talking points from the game.
FC Zurich 1-2 Arsenal 5 Talking Points as the Gunners secure a win in their opening game UEFA Europa League 2022-23
By Arnav Kholkar Modified 09 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share FC Zürich v Arsenal FC: Group A - UEFA Europa League Arsenal defeated FC Zurich in Switzerland in their opening game of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, September 8. Both Zurich and Arsenal missed out on qualifying for any of the three European competitions during last season. However, they both qualified for this season's Europa League and were drawn into Group A alongside PSV Eindhoven and Bodo/Glimt. Mikel Arteta made seven changes to the side that lost against Manchester United over the weekend. Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, Granit Xhaka and Albert Sambi Lokonga were the only players who kept their places in the XI. Goalkeeper Matt Turner made his competitive debut for Arsenal, having joined from New England Revolution over the summer. Arsenal@Arsenal Team news against FC ZurichTurner in goal
Vieira in midfield
?????? Nketiah leads the line
Follow the game live with us on Arsenal.com 183803254 Team news against FC Zurich Turner in goal Vieira in midfield?????? Nketiah leads the line Follow the game live with us on Arsenal.com https://t.co/cYz7JkgBoM The Gunners made a sharp start to the game, moving the ball around swiftly with accurate passes. They made FC Zurich run a lot and chase the game in the early exchanges. Arsenal barely lost the ball and mainly played in their opponents' half. They were the first team on the scoresheet via debutant Marquinhos. Edward Nketiah played a low ball into the box which the Brazilian slotted into the top corner with his weaker left foot. The Gunners continued to maintain possession but did not become complacent despite their lead. FC Zurich started playing with a bit more confidence as the game progressed, back by a vociferous home crowd. They put pressure on Arsenal's defense and earned a series of corners before the break. Nketiah was drawn into a tackle and gave away a penalty. Mirlind Kryeziu stepped up and duly converted to make it 1-1 after 44 minutes. The two sides went into the break tied at 1-1. Arsenal@Arsenal Off the mark in the @EuropaLeague
Marquinhos becomes the first player to score on his debut since Charlie Patino in December 2021
0-1 (37)4822401 Off the mark in the @EuropaLeague Marquinhos becomes the first player to score on his debut since Charlie Patino in December 2021 0-1 (37) https://t.co/vLDz1YNNVe FC Zurich were clearly buoyed by their goal just before the break as their fans continued to maintain an incredible atmosphere for the second half. Arsenal continued to progress the ball and create shooting opportunities near the box. However, none of their attempts were accurate enough to beat Yanick Brecher in the hosts' goal. Arsenal scored just after the hour-mark as Marquinhos and Nketiah combined once again, albeit with their roles reversed. This time, the Brazilian played in a swerving cross towards the far post where Nketiah headed in to make it 2-1 to the visitors. Arteta made several changes as he looked to rotate his team considering the upcoming run of fixtures. They were able to hold onto their slender lead as they secured an important three points for Switzerland. That said, let's take a look at the five major talking points from the game.