Saliba returns as Arsenal beat Slavia Prague
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba returned to full training before Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League at the Fortuna Arena. Arsenal extended their unbeaten start in the Champions League.
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William Saliba returned to full training after missing the entire campaign with a back injury from France's World Cup semifinal. The 25-year-old joined Arsenal's travelling squad for the Champions League match with Slavia Prague, leaving Mikel Arteta with a defensive dilemma after Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes had kept Arsenal at the top of the table.
Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 at the Fortuna Arena, with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scoring in the first half. Wiktor Nowak pulled a goal back late, but a goal-line clearance from Gabriel Magalhaes and saves from David Raya helped Arsenal survive and extend their unbeaten start in the Champions League.
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Arsenal hold off Slavia Prague to win 2-1 in Champions League
Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 at the Fortuna Arena, with Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres scoring in the first half. Slavia Prague pulled a goal back late through Wiktor Nowak, forcing a nervous finish for the visitors. Arsenal survived with a goal-line clearance from Gabriel Magalhaes and saves from David Raya to extend their unbeaten start in the Champions League.
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William Saliba returns to Arsenal training before Slavia Prague
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has returned to full training after missing the entire campaign with a back injury from France's World Cup semifinal. The 25-year-old, a key figure in last season's title win, is part of the travelling squad for the Champions League match with Slavia Prague. His return leaves Mikel Arteta with a defensive dilemma after Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes have kept Arsenal at the top of the table.
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