Viktor Gyökeres starred with a goal and an assist as Arsenal secured a nervy 2-1 Champions League away victory against Slavia Prague, extending their unbeaten European run on the road to 10 matches.
Manager Mikel Arteta made six changes following Arsenal's weekend win at Anfield, handing Gyökeres a starting role up front. The Swedish striker immediately made an impact in the eighth minute, latching onto a long ball, chesting it down, and setting up Noni Madueke to open the scoring. Gyökeres then added a crucial second goal just before halftime, playing a neat one-two with Mikel Merino before curling a precise shot into the far corner.
Despite Arsenal dominating the first half, Slavia Prague mounted a determined fightback after the break. Goalkeeper David Raya and defender Gabriel Magalh£es—who cleared two headers off the line—were forced into crucial defensive interventions as the hosts ramped up pressure. Wiktor Nowak eventually broke through for Slavia with a finish in the final minute of normal time, setting off a tense stoppage period before Arteta's side successfully closed out the 2-1 win.
The result leaves Slavia Prague matching the longest winless streak in European Cup and Champions League history at 23 matches, while Arsenal continue their strong continental campaign.
