Summary of the game
Tierney's first half effort was all Arsenal could muster against FC Zurich. The Gunners started slowly but found their rhythm.
However, they are unable to capitalise in the final third. Zurich, themselves, put in a good fight but were not clinical as well.
The Gunners, thus, top their group despite PSV's victory, meaning they will avoid the playoffs.
Final whistle
90' FC Zurich pile the pressure in the final stages.
77' Arsenal still unable to penetrate despite bringing in Saka, Odegaard and Partey.
62' Jesus and Xhaka off, Saka and Party on. Holding takes over a skipper.
57' The Gunners have had pockets of chances so far in the second half.
"Tierney's shirt ripped to pieces after Boranijasevic grabbed hold of it. Nketiah the latest to join the chorus line of limping players." - James Binge (Twitter)
Zurich have only been penalised for six fouls so far. So much off the ball hacking, tripping and barging just being allowed to go. - Orbinho
46' Jesus misses from close range but wins a corner.
We're back...
JB (Twitter): "Zurich defenders must have money on the number of corners. They’re repeatedly just whacking it out for a corner under minimal pressure."
Kieran Tierney is the 14th different player to either score or assist a goal for Arsenal in all competitions this season - Orbinho
⏸Half-time Ratings
Good: Nketiah - 8, Jesus - 8, Viera - 8, Nelson - 8, Tierney - 8, White - 8
Average: Lokonga - 6, Xhaka - 6, Gabriel - 6, Ramsdale 5
Poor: Holding - 3
A brief summary of the first half.
Uncharacteristically, the Gunners started slowly, giving the visitors too much room and space.
However, gradually they found their rhythm and took control of the game. The hosts were ultimately rewarded for their persistence with a goal.
Tierney finished a beautiful team that involved Ben White and Reiss Nelson. After there was a flurry of chances for Arteta's men who failed to take advantage.
HT: Arsenal lead...
37' Nketiah almost doubles our lead with a fine header. Jesus too has been a constant threat.
31' Vieira goes down after a strong challenge from an opposition player. The Portuguese came close to scoring moments ago.
26' After the goal, Arsenal have taken over control of the game with Zurich retreating. Meanwhile with an error pass.
20' Jesus fails to take advantage of a rebound from Nketiah's shot. Vieira played a part in the move.
Sean Dean (Twitter): "Arsenal take the lead through a lovely strike from Tierney on the edge of the box. His first goal for #AFC since the 5-0 win at Norwich on Boxing Day."
Arsenal lead...Tierney
14' The Gunners win their first corner but fails to take advantage.
10' A second corner for FC Zurich in less than five minutes. The visitors clearly mean business.
6' The visitors have shown more intent in the early stages, already with a corner kick.
We're underway..
"With tonight's appearance, Eddie Nketiah has as many games in European competition for Arsenal now as David O'Leary." - Orbinho (Twitter)
Gabriel Jesus will wear the armband tonight.
Here's our starting XI vs FC Zürich: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Elneny, Lokonga; Nelson, Vieira, Jesus; Nketiah.
Subs: Hein, Cedric, Tomiyasu, Saliba, Zinchenko, Partey, Smith, Ødegaard, Saka, Marquinhos, Martinelli, Hillson.
