Arsenal fans fume as Barcelona loom in knockout stages

For the following 15 minutes, the Gunners did an effective job in stifling the visitors but as the game entered the closing stages, PSG found an equaliser when Moura’s header was deflected into his own net by Iwobi.

Here we look ahead to Wednesday’s Champions League action with Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain the plum tie while Barcelona, Manchester City and Bayern Munich all face challenging away games.

Bet365 regard Arsenal as the 6/5 favourites to win while an away win is 11/5.

“The result is just”.

Alexis Sanchez went down under a challenge from Grzegorz Krychowiak and Giroud stepped up to roll his spot-kick to the left of Alphonse Areola.

Arsenal will need to outperform PSG to win the group.

Arsenal, who like PSG had booked a last 16 spot, looked set to finish top of their group for the first time since 2011 after Marco Verratti’s comical own goal on the hour. But while PSG could still trip up against Ludogorets in the final round, the Gunners will likely be welcoming another European giant to the Emirates soon.

“It was not too much, it’s a bit what happens in the games”, the Frenchman said. They have drawn the other two. But he also highlighted that they remain unbeaten since the opening day of the season. Although most of his team-mates were not at their best, Giroud made the most of his opportunity as he produced a hard-working performance.

Carl Jenkinson keeps his place at right-back, while Aaron Ramsey and Francis Coquelin are the selected players in the centre of midfield.

Arsenal and PSG have both won their last three Champions League games.

So despite his goal, Giroud may have to get used to his role as a super sub. “They looked at the moment to be the most risky side.” he said, according to Squawka.

Arsenal are already through to the knock-out stages, but a win would have put them in the driving seat to finish top of the group and ensure a better draw in the next round.

“It’ll be a different game to the first one because Arsenal are at home”.

Arsenal were outplayed until they got a penalty in first-half injury time and while they hardly sparkled in the second half they at least dug deep to earn a point that could yet prove vital.

And the Uruguayan had his head in his hands again when he sent a diving header wide from in front of goal. Cavani was put through over the top and went down after a tangle with Koscielny.