With another outstanding performance against Girona, Ethan Nwaneri gave Arsenal a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, guaranteeing their spot in the Champions League round of 16.
Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard both missed chances as Mikel Arteta’s team took the lead early on. However, the home team broke the tie when Arnaut Danjuma evaded the offside trap and curled a 40-yard attempt past newcomer Neto, who was stranded miles out of his goal. However, Jorginho’s penalty kick after Thomas Partey was tripped only put Arsenal behind for ten minutes.
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Nwaneri then produced his moment of magic shortly before half-time as he cut inside from the right and fired a 20-yard effort into the bottom corner, before Trossard hit the crossbar moments later.
