Senior Sports Journalist | Emirates Stadium | 2 hours ago

Arsenal scored three goals in seven minutes to secure a convincing 3-0 victory over Lille in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners broke the deadlock in the 64th minute when Jurriën Timber finished off a pass from Noni Madueke to put the hosts ahead.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta introduced Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard in the 65th minute, replacing Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres and Mikel Merino, respectively.

The changes quickly paid off as Saka provided the assist for Eberechi Eze, who doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 67th minute.

Saka then completed the scoring in the 71st minute, finding the net after receiving a pass from Havertz to seal a 3-0 win for the English side.

The result underlined Arsenal’s attacking strength, with three goals in a short spell proving decisive against the French side in the Champions League.

About the Author

Karrel Hamutenya • Senior Sports Journalist

Karrel Hamutenya is a senior sports journalist at The Updated World, with more than five years of experience reporting on local sport in Namibia and international sports news.His work covers match reports, transfer updates, and exclusive interviews with athletes, providing fans with deeper insight into the game and the people behind it.

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