{"id":96276,"date":"2022-10-13T22:02:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T22:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/bukayo-saka-seals-arsenal-win-as-albert-sambi-lokonga-reigns\/"},"modified":"2022-10-13T22:02:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T22:02:07","slug":"bukayo-saka-seals-arsenal-win-as-albert-sambi-lokonga-reigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/bukayo-saka-seals-arsenal-win-as-albert-sambi-lokonga-reigns\/","title":{"rendered":"Bukayo Saka seals Arsenal win as Albert Sambi Lokonga reigns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal maintained their perfect record in the Europa League as they fought to secure a 1-0 victory at Bodo\/Glimt at Aspmyra Stadion on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

A quiet first half saw few chances created by either side, but Bukayo Saka eventually got the Gunners into the lead after linking well with Albert Sambi Lokonga before a ricochet from his own shot directed the ball past the goalkeeper.<\/p>\n

The hosts had a plethora of chances to get back into the game but couldn’t seem to get on the scoresheet. Amahl Pellegrino found space on two occasions but couldn’t beat United States No. 1 Matt Turner, while Runar Espejord should have done much better with his finish close to the hour mark.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta’s tactical change that introduced Granit Xhaka saw Arsenal defend in a back four more frequently, and that looked to ease the pressure in a bright spell from the Eliteserien side to help take all three points back to north London.<\/p>\n

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positives<\/h2>\n

A hard-fought victory forced the Gunners to be resolute under pressure from Bodo\/Glimt, and they managed to grind the result that puts them into a strong position for qualification from their group in the Europa League.<\/p>\n

negatives<\/h2>\n

A dangerous spell in the second half saw Arsenal fortunate to not concede. It is important that they remain switched on in future against tougher opposition.<\/p>\n

Manager rating out of 10<\/h2>\n

7 —<\/b> Arteta balanced his squad astutely on the night and his substitutions were timed perfectly. The Premier League side looked as though they were losing a grip on the game after the break, but a change of shape and introduction of Xhaka made it difficult for Bodo\/Glimt to get in behind.<\/p>\n

Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best, players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)<\/h2>\n