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NWANERI STRIKE CEMENTS ARSENAL'S SPOT IN LAST 16

Ethan Nwaneri scored a stunning goal on his first start in the UEFA Champions League as Arsenal cemented their place in the last 16 with a 2-1 victory away against Girona.

The home side had taken a surprise lead in the opening period as Arnaut Danjuma slotted past Arsenal’s veteran debutant goalkeeper Neto, who came rushing out of goal before stopping in his tracks and being caught in no man’s land.

The Gunners soon drew level as Jorginho coolly slotted home from the penalty spot after Thomas Partey was tripped inside the area.

Arsenal completed the turnaround just four minutes later as Nwaneri cut in from the right and curled a sublime effort into the far corner from the edge of the box.

The hosts thought they had equalised after the interval as substitute Cristhian Stuani tapped home at the far post, but their joy was short-lived as VAR ruled it out for an offside in the build-up.

Raheem Sterling had the chance to add a flourish to the victory in stoppage time, but after winning Arsenal a second penalty, he was denied from the spot by Pau Lopez.

The result sees Mikel Arteta’s men finish the group phase in third spot, sandwiched between Barcelona and Inter on goal difference.

They will now take on either Feyenoord, Juventus, AC Milan or PSV in the last 16.