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2024 - 10 - 22

Arsenal's Own Goal Victory: The Weirdest Win in Football History?

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Arsenal squeaks by with a 1-0 win thanks to an own goal from Shakhtar's keeper. And did anyone mention the youth squad got taught a lesson too?

In a night that could only be described as unassuming yet oddly entertaining, Arsenal managed to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk in their recent Champions League clash at the Emirates Stadium. The highlight of the match? A first-half own goal from visiting goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, who evidently thought scoring on his own side might give the Gunners a leg up. Despite a flurry of excitement, including Riznyk saving a penalty kick from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard, it was the wayward boot of Riznyk that sealed the deal for Arsenal, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the league.

While the senior Gunners were busy eking out this fortunate win, their Under-19s faced a much harsher reality, suffering a 1-0 defeat at home to their Shakhtar counterparts in the UEFA Youth League. It seems the young guns still have a lot to learn, perhaps picking up tips from their older players on how to navigate a tricky pitch—though the lesson today was obviously lost somewhere. While the first team basked in their narrow victory, the youth squad had to hang their heads, returning home without the same kind of luck.

Arsenal's performance was a bit shaky, leaving fans to wonder what truly happened between the whistles. Did they forget the goalposts are meant to be aimed at the opponent? Hard to say! They needed a little nudge from fortune today, clearly. Interestingly enough, this particular matchup marked the fourth consecutive home victory for Arsenal against Shakhtar to date—proof that sometimes home advantage is as good as a lucky charm!

As the Gunners gear up for a crucial stretch ahead, questions loom over their form moving forward. Will they maintain this dubious kind of luck against tougher opponents? Alongside the high-stakes football drama, FPL wizards are scratching their heads trying to figure out whether it's wise to offload Gunners’ stars amidst a challenging upcoming schedule. Here’s hoping that with a little divine intervention, Arsenal will shake off their shaky performance and rediscover the polish we know they are capable of.

Did you know that Arsenal hasn't lost a home match against Shakhtar Donetsk since they first met in the Champions League? That's quite the streak, but however you slice it, a win is a win—even when it’s wrapped up in a slice of bizarre! And for those curious whether own goals can make players famous, Riznyk might just become a household name—albeit for the wrong reasons!

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