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๐Ÿ—ฃ”That’s straight from FIFA, fair play Arsenal” ๐Ÿ—ฃ”They’ve been doing it every set-piece, this is no accident”

Arsenal fans couldnโ€™t believe their eyes after their team scored a breathtaking freekick against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

 

Paris Saint-Germain faced Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium for their second match of the Champions League season.

 

Kai Havertz put Arsenal ahead by converting a cross from Leandro Trossard, marking his fifth goal of the season. Shortly after, captain Bukayo Saka scored a stunning free-kick, taking Arsenal into halftime with a 2-0 lead, leaving fans in disbelief.

 

From near the corner flag, Saka curled the ball directly into the net without any other player touching it. Reactions on social media included a fan praising Sakaโ€™s free-kick quality, while another noted a teammateโ€™s instruction for a flat delivery. One fan humorously questioned the new tactic, while another expressed confidence that it signaled victory for Arsenal. Another supporter joyfully remarked that people would finally recognize the teamโ€™s talent.

 

This goal marked Sakaโ€™s first from a free-kick and his fifth in six Champions League matches at the Emirates. It was also Arsenalโ€™s first direct free-kick goal in over three years, with the last coming on September 18, 2021, from Martin Odegaard against Burnley.