Gyokeres stars as Arsenal edge Slavia Prague in Champions League

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Viktor Gyokeres playing a starring role. The Swedish striker provided an assist for Noni Madueke and then scored a stylish goal himself, according to The Independent.

Narrow win on the road

The Gunners took the lead through Madueke, who was set up by Gyokeres, before the former Sporting striker added a second goal. Slavia Prague pulled one back late, but Arsenal held on for the win, as reported by BBC Sport and Sky Sports.

L'Équipe noted that Arsenal were pushed hard but emerged victorious, while The Guardian described Gyokeres as the difference in a nervy win. The Daily Mail highlighted the contribution of both Madueke and Gyokeres in a gritty away performance.

Unbeaten run continues

With this result, Arsenal remain unbeaten in the Champions League this season, according to the Daily Mail and Metrópoles. The win also lifted Arsenal into third place in the league phase standings, inside the direct qualification zone for the knockout rounds, as reported by Globo and Metrópoles.

Arsenal now have ten points in the competition, according to Placar.

Arteta's concerns

Despite the victory, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed concerns about the performance. The Evening Standard described it as a "Jekyll and Hyde" display from the Gunners in Prague, with Arteta reportedly worried about aspects of the team's showing.