Arsenal vs PSV LIVE: Europa League result, final score and reaction as Xhaka strike gives Gunners the win

Arsenal have won their last four games in the Europa League, their last longer winning streak was from 22 October, 2020 to 10 December, 2020, a run of six games.

Granit Xhaka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal beat PSV Eindhoven to secure qualification into the latter stages of the Europa League.

The Gunners sit top of the Premier League and their domestic form has been replicated in Europe, Xhaka’s second-half strike earning a 1-0 victory which makes it four wins from four in Group A.

The next task for Mikel Arteta’s side will be to get a result in Holland next week to ensure they qualify as group winners and earn a bye for the round of 32.

It is now 46 days since Arsenal failed to win a game – a longer run than that enjoyed by outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss – as Xhaka became the first Arsenal player to score a home goal against PSV.

Granit Xhaka has scored as many goals this season (3) as in his previous three seasons combined. Tonight’s goal was the first of his 17 for Arsenal not to be scored with his left foot.

90+4 mins: There goes the final whistle!

In a tough contest against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Dutch side, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners did what they needed to do and picked up all three points to qualify for the next round of the Europa League and remain top of Group A with two games remaining.

Granit Xhaka’s strike from inside the box was the difference between the sides but Arsenal looked comfortable throughout and they maintain their winning momentum.

90 mins: Four minutes of added time to play in north London. Can Arsenal close out this game or will PSV rescue a point?

88 mins: A long throw down the wing from Kieran Tierney almost gets Eddie Nketiah in behind but the forward’s first touch isn’t the best and he only manages to knock the ball behind for a goal kick.

PSV then try to kick start a counter-attack but Tierney and Odegaard make fouls in the middle of the pitch to stop it in its tracks.

85 mins: Bukayo Saka sprints into the box from the right and blasts an effort at goal that gets turned behind by Walter Benitez. It’s also his last act of the night as Reiss Nelson comes on for the final few minutes of the game.

82 mins: Into the last 10 minutes now and Arsenal have control of the game. As it stands they are going to qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League and move five points clear at the top of Group A.

The Gunners will need to avoid defeat against PSV next week to ensure they win the group.