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.
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.
Mikel Arteta's side came from a goal down to win and secure their place in the Champions League knockout phase.
NETO had a nightmare Arsenal debut and has Ethan Nwaneri to thank for sparing his blushes. The Gunners went into the game against Girona needing to just rubber stamp their qualification for the
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.
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.
Ethan Nwaneri impressed once again for Arsenal, netting his first Champions League goal against Girona, earning praise from Mikel Arteta.
Danjuma opens the scoringArnaut Danjuma gave Girona the lead on the half-hour mark and made Montilivi explode, which saw the team take the lead against an Arsenal side that had so far conceded only
That definitely weakened Arsenal, and they conceded after 28 minutes. Arnaut Danjuma, who used to play for Tottenham Hotspur, opened the scoring at the Estadi Montilivi. However, Jorginho converted his penalty and Ethan Nwaneri then scored a stunner to turn things around for the Gunners before half-time. That was enough to win the game.