PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Arsenal: Gunners miss chance to seal place in last 16

Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to seal prime spot in Europa League Group A as they misplaced to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands.

But Joey Veerman’s first-time end from 16 yards and a header by substitute Luuk de Jong – after a mistake by keeper Aaron Ramsdale on his European debut – noticed Mikel Arteta’s aspect lose in Europe for the primary time this season.

PSV, managed by former Manchester United ahead Ruud van Nistelrooy, additionally had three objectives dominated out for offside as Arsenal had been properly crushed.

The Gunners want to beat Zurich in their ultimate group recreation subsequent Thursday at Emirates Stadium (20:00 GMT) to assure a place in the last 16.

If they fail to win and PSV beat Bodo/Glimt in Norway, Arsenal will face two further video games in the knockout spherical playoffs, the place groups that end third in the Champions League group stage, together with Barcelona, drop into.

Gunners fail greatest Euro check to date

Arsenal had been just about faultless in Europe this season after 4 wins out of 4, together with a slender 1-0 win over PSV at Emirates Stadium last week.

This was their greatest check to date, but they had been second finest as PSV – who included Jarrad Branthwaite, on mortgage from Everton, in the centre of defence – produced a dominant efficiency in entrance of their very own followers.

Cody Gakpo and 19-year-old former Paris St-Germain midfielder Xavi Simons induced the Gunners defence all types of issues. Gakpo had two objectives dominated out for offside and Simons one.

Arsenal had been dwelling dangerously and it was no shock when Veerman swept the hosts forward earlier than De Jong struck after Ramsdale failed to join whereas attempting to clear a nook.

By the top, Arsenal completed with substitutes Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey on the pitch however they had been unable to rescue a degree.

Having gained eight successive video games in all competitions, Arteta’s aspect have now failed to win their last two.

They stay favourites to end prime of the group, however Arteta now appears unlikely to be in a place to relaxation key gamers earlier than the heavyweight London derby at Chelsea on 6 November after a second defeat in 16 video games this season.