Arsenal Defeats AS Monaco 3-0 in Champions League

Arsenal triumphed with a 3-0 victory over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League, with Bukayo Saka shining by scoring twice. Saka opened the scoring in the 34th minute, followed by a second goal in the 78th minute, and Kai Havertz capped the match with a third goal in the 88th minute. Despite Arsenal's dominance, Monaco's defensive tactics, including leaving three attackers up during corners, effectively neutralized the Gunners' set-piece threat, leading to an inability to score from corners. Arsenal's set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, received recognition for his work, but the match revealed vulnerabilities when facing teams that adopt different corner strategies. Monaco, missing key players, showed resilience but ultimately couldn't capitalize on their chances, leaving them to regroup for future matches against Aston Villa and Inter Milan. This win solidifies Arsenal's position as they edge closer to the Round of 16 in the competition.