Updated On: 06 March, 2025 07:50 AM IST | Eindhoven | Agencies
Makeshift striker Mikel Merino added a third at the half hour mark before Noa Lang pulled one back for PSV via a spot-kick just before half-time

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard celebrates his goal against PSV on Tuesday. PIC/Getty Images
Arsenal were just too hot to handle for PSV whom they thrashed 7-1 in the first leg of their Round-of-16 tie on Tuesday. Defender Jurrien Timber opened the scoring with a header before forward Ethan Nwaneri, 17, smashed the ball into the top corner to double the lead inside 25 minutes. Makeshift striker Mikel Merino added a third at the half hour mark before Noa Lang pulled one back for PSV via a spot-kick just before half-time.
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