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Arsenal edge PSV 1-0 in Europa League thanks to Xhaka's goal at Emirates Stadium

Football

By Associated Press, Standard Sports, Associated Press | Oct 20, 2022

Arsenal player celebrate a goal from their teammate Arsenal's Granit Xhaka against PSV during the Europa League soccer match between Arsenal and PSV at Emirates stadium in London, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Arsenal secured a spot in the Europa League knockout round after Granit Xhaka's second-half goal was enough to earn a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven on Thursday that maintained the Gunners' perfect record in the competition.

Xhaka's well-struck volley in the 71st minute was the breakthrough Arsenal sought after failing to convert a number of chances thanks to a combination of wasteful finishing and good saves from goalkeeper Walter Benitez.

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