Arsenal Stun Bayern, PSV Embarrass Liverpool and Benfica Rise from Ashes
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal unleashed a blistering attack that left Bayern Munich reeling. The Gunners' 4-0 thrashing of the defending champions marked a stunning turn in fortunes for Mikel Arteta's team, who now sit atop the Champions League group-stage table with a perfect 100% record.
Jurriën Timber and Lennart Karl netted the opening two goals before Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli sealed the win. The victory was all the more impressive given Bayern's reputation for stifling opponents with their possession-based style.
Meanwhile, at Anfield, Liverpool suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven. Arne Slot's team showed a more cohesive unit than their visitors, dominating the game with quick passes and clever movement off the ball. The Dutch side's Ivan Perisic netted an early penalty before Guus Til sealed the win.
In contrast, Benfica staged a remarkable comeback against Ajax, winning 2-0 in a match that saw the Portuguese team finally break their six-match losing streak. José Mourinho's seventh Champions League victory over his former club will be celebrated after a toothless Ajax attack was exposed by Samuel Dahl's goal from a corner.
Across Europe, other teams also notched important victories. Estevão scored a stunning solo effort against Barcelona, while Chelsea's new signing shone brightly in the renewal match between the two clubs. Meanwhile, Randal Kolo Muani netted twice for Tottenham against his parent club, and PSG thrashed Tottenham 5-3 with Vitinha completing a hat-trick.
On the other side of the spectrum, Napoli secured a crucial 2-0 win over Qarabag on the fifth anniversary of Diego Maradona's passing. Antonio Conte praised the "special atmosphere" in the stadium, which was attended by fans from both Naples and Qarabag.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard expressed concern about his team's current form, but Jamie Carragher took a more aggressive stance against their coach, stating that Konaté should be sacked for his poor performance. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Barcelona face big tests in the coming weeks as they look to reclaim their places among the Champions League contenders.
As the group stage unfolds, Arsenal will continue to be watched with great interest by fans around Europe. Their 4-0 victory over Bayern Munich has set a new standard for the team's attacking play, and it will be fascinating to see how they build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal unleashed a blistering attack that left Bayern Munich reeling. The Gunners' 4-0 thrashing of the defending champions marked a stunning turn in fortunes for Mikel Arteta's team, who now sit atop the Champions League group-stage table with a perfect 100% record.
Jurriën Timber and Lennart Karl netted the opening two goals before Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli sealed the win. The victory was all the more impressive given Bayern's reputation for stifling opponents with their possession-based style.
Meanwhile, at Anfield, Liverpool suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven. Arne Slot's team showed a more cohesive unit than their visitors, dominating the game with quick passes and clever movement off the ball. The Dutch side's Ivan Perisic netted an early penalty before Guus Til sealed the win.
In contrast, Benfica staged a remarkable comeback against Ajax, winning 2-0 in a match that saw the Portuguese team finally break their six-match losing streak. José Mourinho's seventh Champions League victory over his former club will be celebrated after a toothless Ajax attack was exposed by Samuel Dahl's goal from a corner.
Across Europe, other teams also notched important victories. Estevão scored a stunning solo effort against Barcelona, while Chelsea's new signing shone brightly in the renewal match between the two clubs. Meanwhile, Randal Kolo Muani netted twice for Tottenham against his parent club, and PSG thrashed Tottenham 5-3 with Vitinha completing a hat-trick.
On the other side of the spectrum, Napoli secured a crucial 2-0 win over Qarabag on the fifth anniversary of Diego Maradona's passing. Antonio Conte praised the "special atmosphere" in the stadium, which was attended by fans from both Naples and Qarabag.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard expressed concern about his team's current form, but Jamie Carragher took a more aggressive stance against their coach, stating that Konaté should be sacked for his poor performance. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Barcelona face big tests in the coming weeks as they look to reclaim their places among the Champions League contenders.
As the group stage unfolds, Arsenal will continue to be watched with great interest by fans around Europe. Their 4-0 victory over Bayern Munich has set a new standard for the team's attacking play, and it will be fascinating to see how they build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
! Like, who would've thought they'd crush the defending champs like that? Their attack was straight fire 
! And btw, PSV Eindhoven totally deserved their 3-1 win over Liverpool... those Dutch guys were on point! 
! Mourinho must be hella happy about getting one over his old club. And what's with all these upsets happening in the Champions League? It's making for some wild matches! 
... and Estevão's solo goal vs Barcelona was straight poetry in motion 
. Can't wait to see how this tournament shakes out. Should be an epic ride until the end 
! Reminds me of the 90s when Arsenal used to thrash teams all over Europe under George Graham's management... man those were the days! 
Now, with Mikel Arteta at the helm, it's like he's brought a bit of that magic back to the Emirates. That Bayern Munich team is just so... predictable 
. And can we talk about Liverpool's form? 
3-1 to PSV Eindhoven? That's just crazy! They need to sort themselves out pronto! 
Anyway, Benfica coming from behind against Ajax is like a breath of fresh air 
. Reminds me of the 2000s when Porto was on fire under José Mourinho... those were the days, my friend! 
, can't he just take responsibility when things go wrong? also PSV Eindhoven's 3-1 win over Liverpool was pretty impressive, their squad depth looks strong 
meanwhile arseneal's 4-0 thrashing of bayern is crazy, mikel arteta's tactics are really paying off 
meanwhile, liverpool got destroyed by psv 
and man city & barcelona r in trouble too 
also psv eindhoven killed it against liverpool 
arne slot's team played like a well-oiled machine. benfica's comeback against ajax is truly inspiring 
and what about liverpool's recent form? 
arse is back where it belongs! i loved the comeback by benfica btw 
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that 4-0 thrashing of Bayern is a masterclass in attacking football 
. Benfica's comeback against Ajax is amazing though, José Mourinho proved once again why he's a top coach 
They've always been known for their defense, but now they're showing some serious firepower up front too. 4-0 over Bayern? That's just insane! 
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anyway its good to see benfica bounce back from those losses but we'll see how long they can keep it up also that liverpool game was pretty cringeworthy i mean 3-1 vs psv eindhoven thats not exactly a top tier team so yeah cant say much for jürgen klopps tactics rn
. It'll be interesting to see if they can bounce back from this.
! And Liverpool getting thrashed by PSV? 
️. Arsenal's 4-0 win has set a new standard for teams to chase. Will they keep up the momentum? We'll have to wait and see, but one thing's for sure – this league is going to be CRAZY 
. And to think they were written off as a team that would struggle in the Champions League 
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. And Benfica's comeback against Ajax? Unbelievable! José Mourinho must be thrilled to have finally broken his losing streak 
️ their attack is so sick, i mean 4-0 over bayern is a huge statement win 
but u gotta give psv credit for their performance they looked sharp and organized 
and as for jamie carragher saying konate should go i think he's just panicking