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Arsenal have lately come to be referred to as "Set Piece FC" by some cynical observers on social media. It's a reference to the fact they are able to score so many goals from corners and free-kicks, which is denigrated by those who seem to feel such a dependency reflects badly on the team's attacking flair.
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Despite the wide scoreline, it was 0-0 at half-time after Eberechi Eze had hit the crossbar with a deflected shot and Atleti went close after a rare error from David Raya. Julian Alvarez hit the bar in the second half from distance, but then Arsenal went on to score four goals in 15 minutes.
It was a winning Matchday 3 of the Champions League for Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle. Four second-half goals in 13 minutes helped Arsenal dispatch Atlético Madrid 4-0 at the Emirates. Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli and a brace from Viktor Gyökeres helped hand Atleti their second defeat of the Champions League season.
Arsenal is one of the favorites to take home the English Premier League title, while also hopeful to make a deep run in the UCL. They punched their ticket to the Champions League for a third year in a row by finishing third in the EPL once again. The Gunners have picked up wins over Athletic Club and Olympiacos so far in UCL play.
Arsenal thumped Atletico Madrid 4-0 in a hugely impressive Champions League outing on Tuesday evening, with Gabriel scoring and assisting, and Viktor Gyokeres netting a confidence-boosting brace.
Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League features a matchup with Arsenal taking on Atlético Madrid on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
There is no other word for it, Arsenal bullied Atletico and this was a performance that will have made the rest of Europe sit up and take notice. The Gunners have their eyes on ending their 21-year wait to win the Premier League - but, on the evidence of this, there is no reason they cannot have a tilt at the Champions League, too.
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