Atalanta vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result and final score ...
David Raya made a stunning double save to keep out a second-half penalty as Arsenal held Atalanta to a 0-0 draw to begin their Champions League campaign in Italy.
Raya saved Mateo Retegui’s spot-kick down low to his right and then managed to scramble across the goal-line and keep out the Atalanta forward’s header from close range.
The Spanish goalkeeper was mobbed by his Arsenal team-mates for producing the sensational double stop, after Thomas Partey conceded the penalty for a clip on Atalana’s Ederson.
In a contest of few chances, Gabriel Martinelli blazed Arsenal’s best opportunity over the crossbar following a pass from Raheem Sterling as the Gunners were unable to find the breakthrough.
Bukayo Saka forced a good save from Marco Carnesecchi with a low free-kick early on before the Europa League champions took more control of the possession.
But a draw was a decent result for Arsenal, who now travel to Manchester City on Sunday for a crunch clash of last season’s Premier League title rivals.
Follow all the reaction from the 0-0 draw in the Champions League and Raya’s double save, below
Atalanta vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest Champions League updatesFULL TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal
David Raya steals show with stunning double save to deny Atalanta penalty
Goalkeeper earns Arsenal a point after saving Mateo Retegui’s spot-kick
75’ CHANCE! Martinelli blazes over from Sterling pass
52’ SAVE! Raya makes stunning double stop to deny Retegui
50’ PENALTY! Atalanta win spot-kick as Partey clips Ederson
29’ WIDE! De Ketelaere close from swift Atalanta move
14’ SAVE! Saka denied from low free-kick
David Raya magic rescues Arsenal but Champions League draw raises further questions23:02 , Miguel Delaney
A double save reflects a double-edged display. It could have been worse for Arsenal, it never really looked like getting much better. That may be more of an issue for this new Champions League than Mikel Arteta, who seemed content enough to come from Atalanta with a 0-0 draw and an opening point. That was largely thanks to both the intelligence and instinct of David Raya.
The goalkeeper first saved Mateo Retegui’s penalty after a quick run to goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana during a check, before somehow getting up to palm away the forward’s rebound. It ensured yet another clean sheet for Arsenal, their fourth in five games this season. If such defensive assurance is going to bring a lot of nils on one side of the scoreboard, though, the increasing question is whether a certain attacking predictability without Martin Odegaard will also lead to more nils on the other side, too.
David Raya magic rescues Arsenal but Champions League draw raises further questions
Next up23:00 , Chris Wilson
Arsenal’s next match is against Manchester City this Sunday, at the Etihad.
Their next match in this competition comes at home to PSG on Tuesday, 1 October.
Arsenal’s UCL fixtures22:50 , Chris Wilson
Below is a recap of Arsenal’s fixtures in this competition. Mark them in the diary!
19 September 2024 20:00 Atalanta BC (A)
1 October 2024 20:00 Paris Saint-Germain (H)
22 October 2024 20:00 FC Shakhtar Donetsk (H)
6 November 2024 20:00 FC Internazionale Milano (A)
26 November 2024 20:00 Sporting Clube de Portugal (A)
11 December 2024 20:00 AS Monaco (H)
22 January 2025 20:00 GNK Dinamo (H)
29 January 2025 20:00 Girona FC (A)
Arteta speaks to TNT22:35 , Chris Wilson
Mikel Arteta is last to speak to TNT, and he calls tonight “a very tough match”.
“We started the game really well, playing in the areas we wanted to play, and after that we could not get any rhythm or momentum.
“At that moment, we needed probably one of the best saves I’ve seen in my career.
“Europe is very different games to the Premier League, but [there are] a lot of positives, and a lot of things to improve.
“It’s a game that demands the best individually. You need to be composed, good in duels, and we missed that.
The Spaniard looks disappointed as he finishes by saying that Arsenal “need to improve”.
Rice speaks to TNT22:25 , Chris Wilson
Rice finishes with question about how he feels at Arsenal, and how the team feels about their upcoming game with City.
“It’s been small margins. I could see the ambition, the trajectory of the club. It’s a long season, we’ve got until May, it’s going to be a long road. [We need to] keep our heads down and I’m sure good things are coming for this club.
“When you’ve got a solid base and a solid group, everyone knows the objective going into the game, and that’s going to be needed at the Etihad on Sunday.
“They can hurt you at any time, but we want to go their this time to win, and it’s crucial for our season”.
Rice speaks to TNT22:21 , Chris Wilson
Rice adds that the Champions League is “something we want to set our sights on, because we’ve got the players to do it”.
“[We’re] delighted with another clean sheet. When you’ve got a triangle like that [of Raya, Gabriel and Saliba], it’s really good, but were gutted in there. We want to win.
On Raya, he adds: “He’s so level headed, he didn’t change his mannerisms at all [when Ramsdale left]. Now he’s fully number one, he’s fully focused, and that’s three games now where he’s made crucial saves.”
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Rice is next up in front of the cameras. He says “it’s tough to win away in the Champions League. Really tough”.
“They’ve had the same manager for nine years. The main thing tonight, we defended well again, but with the ball, we could’ve been a little bit better.
“[It’s] really difficult. They’re a really tough tem to crack, it’s hard to adjust [to the way they play].
“I think it’s a good point to start, obviously we want to win every game, but we have a tough group. We’ve got PSG next at home which’ll be a great game.”
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David Raya is first to speak to TNT, and he says that Atalanta are a “magnificent team”.
“It’s a tough place to come. A point away from home, the first Champions League game, I think we could’ve played more and played a little bit better, but we managed the game well.
On his penalty: “It’s just a penalty, I was lucky to go the right way. I was quick enough to get up and save the rebound, so it’s fantastic to be able tog keep the clean sheet and help the team get a point.
“It was a long wait and a long time to decide, so I just went to speak to the [goalkeeping] coach to have a sense of where to go. Credit to him as well.
When asked what has been behind his good performances of late, he says: “Everyone, the players the staff ,the fans, the belief that they have in me. The goalie coach is so confident in me [too]. I’m in a good way now. I’ve got things to improve , but I’m in a good place right now.”
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FULL-TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:53 , Chris Wilson
94 mins
No chances in the final minutes and it peters out before the referee blows the final whistle.
Arsenal take a draw and one point from their first match in the new format of the Champions League.
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92 mins
There’ll be four minutes of added time here.
Atalanta come forward but in truth, as they’re missing their main striker, they’re offering little threat. They do win a corner though, after good work from an isolated Zaniolo.
Cuadrado delivers, but Gabriel makes two good defensive headers to clear before Raya snuffs out the danger.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:48 , Chris Wilson
89 mins
Arsenal are still attacking as the final whistle looms, but both sides look like they wouldn’t mind this result.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:47 , Chris Wilson
88 mins
Cuadrado’s late challenge on Sterling wins Arsenal a free-kick in their half, as Mario Pasalic and Lazar Samardžić replace Lookman and Ruggeri.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:45 , Chris Wilson
86 mins
Atlanta look like they’’ll have a golden chance as Lookman skips through, but a last-ditch sliding challenge from Saliba prevents the shot on goal.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:44 , Chris Wilson
84 mins
A long ball forward gets the home side up the pitch for a chance to build a quality attack. They recycle it to the centre-backs, before it goes wide to Cuadrado and then back to the defenders.
No way through Arsenal’s compact banks of defenders, and they give it away to White.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:40 , Chris Wilson
81 mins
Neither side is resting or willing to accept the draw, but it’s the same case as the first half in terms of both teams lacking a bit of quality in the final third.
21:38 , Chris Wilson
78 mins
Atalanta attack but they’ve taken off their natural centre-forward, so Zaniolo’s cross into the middle of the area is nowhere near any striped shirts.
Calafiori surges forward and picks out Trossard with the pass. The Belgian tries to clip a ball over the top of the defence to Martinelli, but it runs out of play.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:36 , Chris Wilson
77 mins
Sloppy attacking play from both sides as attacks break down in both halves.
21:35 , Chris Wilson
76 mins
Arsenal win a free-kick on the left wing, but the cross is poor.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:33 , Chris Wilson
75 mins
CLOSE! Now Arsenal have their best chance of the match.
Sterling collects the ball in a central area a few yards from the Atalanta box, and he threads a pass through to Martinelli. The Brazilian takes the touch into the box and is 1-v-1, but he blasts a shot over the bar!
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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:32 , Chris Wilson
74 mins
CLOSE! Another effort from Cuadrado, as he cuts inside again and tries his effort from distance. It goes low and wide of the far post, but Raya probably had it covered.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:31 , Chris Wilson
71 mins
Jurrien Timber makes way for Ricardo Calafiori, while Raheem Sterling is back in the Champions Legue as he comes on for Saka.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:28 , Chris Wilson
68 mins
Saliba is down briefly after Retegui stands on his heel. Plenty of worry for Arsenal fans, but he’ll be okay.
Zappacosta and Retegui come off for Raoul Bellanova and Nicolo Zaniolo.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:25 , Chris Wilson
65 mins
Zappacosta clips a cross backwards towards Cuadrado, but he’s just eased off the ball. Atalanta build again, and the Colombia man cuts inside before unleashing a venomous effort that sails narrowly over the crossbar.
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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:22 , Chris Wilson
63 mins
Those subs seem to have helped the fluidity of the Arsenal attack. They burst forward and Jorginho is fed in on the edge of the box, but he tries one pass too many.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:20 , Chris Wilson
61 mins
An Arsenal corner causes problems as it’s headed back across goal at the far post, but the away side are penalised for a foul.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:19 , Chris Wilson
59 mins
Arsenal having plenty of the ball at the moment as they look to take the sting out of the Atalanta performance.
Giasperini brings on veteran Colombia winger (or defender) Juan Cuadrado for his debut. He replaces De Ketelaere, who put in a solid display.
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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:16 , Chris Wilson
56 mins
Jesus and Partey are replaced by Leandro Trossard and Jorginho.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:15 , Chris Wilson
55 mins
Nice play from Arsenal as Saka leads the attack down the right before cutting the cross back, but it’s cleared at the last moment. Perhaps that penalty has injected some life into them too.
21:12 , Chris Wilson
53 mins
Hopefully that’l be the injection of life that this game needed.
Atalanta come again, with De Ketelaere floating in a cross, but it’s headed away.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:10 , Chris Wilson
51 mins
Mateo Retegui steps up to take the spot-kick...and he’s missed it!
He takes an age with the run up and scuffs it low. Raya makes the save down to his right, and the ball lays up back into the path of the Italian. He nods it towards the net for what looks like a certain goal, but Raya scrambles across and gets a strong hand to it for the double save!
Brilliant from the Spaniard.
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PENALTY TO ATALANTA! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:06 , Chris Wilson
47 mins
PENALTY!
Ederson nicks it past Partey and gets into the box, and is eventually clipped and dragged down by the Ghanaian. It’s being checked...
The initial pull looks like it was outside of the box, but the clip was definitely inside. Was it enough?
The decision stands!
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:05 , Chris Wilson
46 mins
Arsenal with all the possession in the opening part of the second half.
KICK-OFF! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:03 , Chris Wilson
Atalanta get the second half started.
HALF-TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal21:02 , Chris Wilson
Both teams are emerging from the tunnel ahead of the second half.
HALF-TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:57 , Chris Wilson
A fairly interesting first half, but not one of the most entertaining. Arsenal controlled it in the first 20 or so minutes, but the home side grew into it and created more chances by the end.
All to play for in the second half, though the lack of jeopardy means that this result is fine for both teams. You could certainly see that in the first half.
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HALF-TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:48 , Chris Wilson
The referee blows the whistle for half-time in Bergamo.
Both sides are in the game after a first 45 that was intriguing, if a little uneventful. Bukayo Saka’s free-kick was the only notable chance of the half.
Surely better to come in the second half?
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:46 , Chris Wilson
45 mins
Arsenal look to finish strongly as they have possession on the edge of the Italians’ box. Martinelli can’t shimmy past Zappacosta, and Partey hits it out of play after a mis-communication.
There’ll be one minute of added time.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:44 , Chris Wilson
43 mins
Ruggeri fires in an early cross that De Ketelaere can’t get under control, and Arsenal clear. Atalanta have possession again soon though, as Jesus fouls Kolasinac.
Another Arsenal attack ends as Partey squanders possession.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:42 , Chris Wilson
41 mins
Arsenal happy to keep the ball at the moment as they look to re-establish themselves in this match. Raya ends up going long and Havertz nods it down, but it runs out of play as Saka chases it.
A lull in notable activity over the last 10 minutes.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:41 , Chris Wilson
38 mins
A nice combination from Lookman and Ruggeri puts the latter into the Arsenal box, but it’s good defending from Saliba as he shepherds the Italian off the ball.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:38 , Chris Wilson
37 mins
An Arsenal attack breaks down after a sloppy pass from Partey, but the same happens at the other end after a poor ball from de Roon. Not a lot of attacking quality on show so far in Bergamo.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:36 , Chris Wilson
35 mins
The atmosphere at the Gewiss Stadium is impressive. Maybe it’s throwing Arsenal out of their groove. They lose possession again as Partey’s header falls to a blue-and-black shirt.
Not a lot really going on here, it must be said.
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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:34 , Chris Wilson
32 mins
Atalanta have grown into the game over the last five minutes or so. They’re enjoying some more sustained possession, with one cross cleared before they re-build with de Roon.
The home side work some nice little combinations between Lookman, Zappacosta and De Ketelaere, but the Italian mistimes his run and Arsenal win the throw.
20:31 , Chris Wilson
29 mins
Atalanta are keeping the ball well when they get around the Arsenal box, but they can’t find the penetrating pass – too often it ends up going backwards.
They finally find some good movement, with a ball being fizzed into Retegui in the box. he holds it up well and lays it off to De Ketelaere, who rifles a shot over.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:29 , Chris Wilson
27 mins
Ederson clips a weak ball in that Gabriel heads away, but Atalanta come again as Zappacosta’s cross flies through the box to the other side of the pitch.
The home side’s possession ends and Arsenal try and build a counter, with Kolasinac heading White’s cross away.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:26 , Chris Wilson
24 mins
It’s been a bit scrappy from Arsenal in the final third so far in truth, with Martinelli the latest to be guilty of losing the ball too easily. They certainly don’t look in any danger of conceding though.
No shots on target (from open play) for either side yet.
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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:23 , Chris Wilson
21 mins
Neither side is dominating the match, though it is going exactly how Arsenal want it to at the moment. Untroubled in defence, and waiting for their moment to pounce in attack.
Atalanta look to launch a counter but a sea of red shirts sweeps back to stop it.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:19 , Chris Wilson
18 mins
Havertz does well to collect the ball on the edge of the Atalanta box and keep possession. The away side keep possession, with Timber threading a clever throw-in into the path of Rice in the box. He cuts it back and it runs into the path of Martinelli, who arrows a shot wide at an angle.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:17 , Jamie Braidwood
15 mins
The home side try the clever move as Retegui squares it to Lookman on the edge of the box, and the winger clips a chipped through ball over the Arsenal defence, which ends up being cleared for a corner.
From the corner, Atalanta work a half-chance, but the cross is headed high and wide.
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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:15 , Chris Wilson
13 mins
Arsenal’s attack is far more patient than the home side’s, and Ederson pulls Saka back to concede a cheap free-kick near the area. He’s booked too.
Saka steps up to take the free-kick, and he drills it low towards the opposite corner, forcing a good save from Carnesecchi.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:12 , Chris Wilson
9 mins
Atalanta have settled a little now, though they are still struggling to get any meaningful possession, with Arsenal happy to let them keep the ball in their half.
Retegui lays it off to Lookman, who spreads it wide to De Ketelaere, but the cross in is over the head of the ex-Everton winger.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:09 , Chris Wilson
7 mins
A solid start overall from Arsenal, who are so far untroubled as they keep the ball in their half. Nothing clear-cut in attack yet though.
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Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:07 , Chris Wilson
5 mins
Havertz intercepts midway into the Italian half and drives towards the box, but he can’t get a shot on target.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:06 , Chris Wilson
4 mins
Rice’s corner is punched away but Arsenal come again, before Martinelli’s ball goes out of play.
Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:05 , Chris Wilson
3 mins
A cagey first few minutes ends with the first attack of the match, as Saka’s deflected shot goes out for a corner.
KICK-OFF: Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal20:01 , Chris Wilson
The away side get us underway in Bergamo.
Atalanta v Arsenal LIVE19:57 , Chris Wilson
Both sides are emerging from the tunnel at the Gewiss Stadium, and we are moments away from hearing the new version of that famous anthem.
Mikel Arteta explains starting Gabriel Jesus over Leandro Trossard19:53 , Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sport, starting with his selection and opting for Jesus over Trossard:
“They always make me doubt but Gabi has been training really good - great experience and journey int he Champions League. We believe he is the right player to start.”
On whether Sunday’s trip to Man City played a part in his thinking:
“The full focus is on today. We have a tough match against a great opponent. We have to do our job and then we will focus on City.”
On facing Atalanta:
“It’s great atmosphere, a special ground. The way they play as well it’s with great personality and the coach has done something special here.
“They dominate a lot of aspects of the game - they play in a particular way as well, particularly the man-oriented style. The game becomes a battle and we have to be ready for that..”
Atalanta profile19:20 , Chris Wilson
Atalanta have had quite the Serie A story, rising from relative obscurity to becoming one of the league’s most intriguing sides.
Giasperini was appointed in June 2016 and the club’s fortunes immediately changed as the Italian, alongside players such as Papu Gomez, Josep Ilicic and a youngAlessandro Bastoni, led them to 4th place in Serie A.
Giasperini has kept the club in the right half of the league table ever since, finishing seventh and eighth on one occasion each but finishing third three seasons in a row between 2019 and 2021. In addition, Atalanta have been runners-up in the Coppa Italia three times during his tenure.
Despite becoming something of a Champions League regular in recent seasons, Atalanta’s crowning glory came last season, with a win in the Europa League final giving them just their second ever major trophy (after a Coppa Italia in 1962/63).
Players to watch: Ederson, Ademola Lookman, Charles De Ketelaere, Mateo Retegui.
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Match facts19:15 , Chris Wilson
Arsenal will be the fifth English side that Atalanta have met in major European competition, after Everton (W2), Man City (D1 L1), Liverpool (W2 L2) and Man Utd (D1 L1). The Bergamo-based side beat Liverpool over two legs last season in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Atalanta’s last four UEFA Champions League games – which came in the 2021/22 group stage – have seen both them and their opponents score two or more goals (D2 L2). In the entire history of the European Cup, no side has ever both scored and conceded two-plus goals in five consecutive matches.
Atalanta team news and line-up19:13 , Jamie Braidwood
Atalanta include Europa League hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman in their starting XI, as well as former Gunner Sead Kolasinac.
Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac, Zappacosta, de Roon, Ederson Silva, Ruggeri, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Retegui
Gabriel Jesus and Declan Rice return for Arsenal18:49 , Jamie Braidwood
Mikel Arteta makes two changes to his team that started against Tottenham at the weekend. Declan Rice returns from suspension and replaces Jorginho in midfield, while there is a surprise up front as Gabriel Jesus is handed a start. Leandro Trossard drops to the bench, with Kai Havertz expected to play in midfield.
Bukayo Saka is passed fit, Riccardo Calafiori is on the bench and there’s no Martin Odegaard.
18:46 , Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus.
Subs: Neto, Porter, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Kiwior, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Gower, S. Oulad-M’Hand, Trossard, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji.
Mikel Arteta’s tactical tweaks have built an Arsenal side capable of winning the Champions League18:10 , Chris Wilson
In some of the difficult early seasons in north London, and even when things started to pick up and there was interest elsewhere, there was a particular motivation that drove Mikel Arteta. That was to become the first manager to win the Champions League for Arsenal. While returning the Premier League trophy to the club has obviously been just as high, Europe’s greatest prize was repeatedly mentioned. There would obviously be something unique, and euphoric, about achieving that. You only had to see the glee on his face when Arsenal finally got back into the Champions League again last season. It was visible once more on Wednesday night, as he spoke about preparing for the Atalanta game and the heightened stage.
This is where the club belongs.
It is by now a well-worn discussion to ponder whether Arsenal are the biggest club to never win the Champions League, especially since it’s probably true. It also remains remarkable that London clubs as a whole only have two, both through Chelsea’s victories under Roman Abramovich in 2012 and 2021, respectively.
Mikel Arteta’s tactical tweaks have built a side that can win the Champions League
Today’s Champions League matches16:50 , Chris Wilson
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Martin Odegaard out for ‘a while’ with ‘significant’ ankle injury as Arsenal suffer injury blow16:25 , Chris Wilson
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a scan showed “significant” damage to his ankle.
The midfielder suffered the injury on international duty with Norway and missed Sunday’s north London derby win at Tottenham.
Boss Mikel Arteta gave a gloomy update on Odegaard’s condition ahead of Thursday night’s Champions League clash with Atalanta in Italy.
“The scan showed some damage around the ligaments in the ankle so we are going to miss him,” said Arteta.
“It’s something quite significant so we are going to lose him for a while. Hopefully not months.”
Martin Odegaard out for ‘a while’ with ‘significant’ ankle injury
When is Atalanta vs Arsenal?16:05 , Chris Wilson
The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Thursday 19 September at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.
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Good afternoon16:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal kick off their Champions League campaign with a clash against Serie A side, and last season’s Europa League winners, Atalanta away from home.
It’s a tricky start to the newly revamped competition for Mikel Arteta’s men but they will be confident about securing all three points despite a growing injury list. Arsenal have started the season with three wins and a draw from their first four Premier League matches and are in good touch ahead of this European outing.
In comparison, Atalanta have made an mixed start to their own domestic campaign. Two wins and two defeats perhaps points to a lack of consistency but they are difficult opponents to overcome. The Italians beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final to end the Germans’ unbeaten run for the campaign and win their first trophy since the 2011 Serie B title.
Arteta is hoping to add to Arsenal’s trophy cabinet this season and has eyes on the biggest European prize but to do so the Gunners will need to set down a marker tonight.
