PSG’s gamble on Dembélé backfire as Arsenal impress at Emirates

Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.

The win at the Emirates lifts Arsenal into seventh place in the league phase, crucial for a potential round-of-16 spot.

Havertz opened the scoring in the 20th minute after a mix-up by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who misjudged Leandro Trossard’s cross.

The Gunners doubled their lead when Saka’s 35th-minute free-kick beat Donnarumma at his near post.

PSG, who left star Ousmane Dembélé on the bench after a disciplinary issue, struggled without one of their key playmakers.

Désiré Doué, tasked with filling Dembélé’s role, failed to make any serious impact as PSG.