A massive 6-0 victory over Ludogorets Razgrad shows Arsene Wenger isn’t toying around with Champions League anymore, and he means business this season.
Although there were early defensive mistakes by both the centre-backs, Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi, the Bulgarians failed to make the Gunners pay for it thanks to David Ospina making three fine saves. Hence, it was the host side that eventually took charge and made Ludogorets regret the few chances they didn’t take.
Alexis Sanchez initiated the scoring for Arsenal with Theo Walcott extending the lead with a second. An early strike from Oxlade-Chamberlain in the second half gave the Gunners their third of the evening, and a superb hat-trick by Mesut Ozil doubled the score giving Wenger a six-goal heavy victory over the Bulgarians.
Here’s how the victory was enjoyed on twitter.
Sanchez’s goal started early celebrations for the Gunners.
Here’s a gorgeous finish by Sanchez that gave Arsenal the lead against loads of regrets. https://t.co/VLuwck1GsR
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 19, 2016
4 – Alexis Sanchez has been involved in all four of Arsenal’s Champions League goals this season (2 goals, 2 assists). Master. — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 19, 2016
Walcott, 27, Sanchez, 27, Ozil, 28: now in the prime of their careers and playing brilliantly this season. Patience paying off for Arsenal.
— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) October 19, 2016
Take a bow Sanchez. Very lucky to have him as a Gunner! — Arsenal FC (@FFArsenal) October 19, 2016
GOAAAAL! Sanchez incredible chip. #AFCvLUD #UCL
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— AllArsenal.com (@AllArsenalnews) October 19, 2016
A moment of pure genius from Sanchez, wonderful chip 1-0 Arsenal — Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) October 19, 2016
Walcott’s second continued emphasizing his exuberant display of confidence.
Them Arsenal fans who wanted Theo Walcott sold last summer pic.twitter.com/jkqN1OKese
— Memz (@AFCMemz) October 19, 2016
Chamberlain and Walcott handshake pic.twitter.com/XhITGc1bnv — ArsenalGIF (@ArsenalGIF) October 19, 2016
6 – Theo Walcott has scored six goals in his last four home games for Arsenal, as many as in his previous 24 at the Emirates. Faith. pic.twitter.com/N35ie4xvw3
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 19, 2016
How being snubbed for Euro 2016 was really a blessing in disguise for Theo Walcott and Arsenal – https://t.co/Zt7QIsacRd pic.twitter.com/tnbaGsDVPn — Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 19, 2016
Cracking goal Theo Walcott! 😊 👍
2-0! #Arsenal— Carl Bövis ⚽ (@CarlBovis_AFC) October 19, 2016
Oxlade’s strike made up for his slacking first-half.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrating his goal #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/nfUVDJKlhF — CÖME ÖN ARSENAL (@davidhickman14) October 19, 2016
FINALLY CHAMBERLAIN pic.twitter.com/8kOrHlKxon
— ArsenalGIF (@ArsenalGIF) October 19, 2016
Ozil’s hat-trick showed the heights to which the current Gunners squad can reach.
5 – Mesut Ozil is the fifth Arsenal player to score a Champions League hat-trick (Henry, Bendtner, Welbeck, Giroud). Treble. — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 19, 2016
Not sure if you realize this @arsenal buut WE’VE GOT OZIL, MESUT OZIL. I JUST DON’T THINK YOU UNDERSTAND…. pic.twitter.com/wY7fXdftRg
— AllArsenal.com (@AllArsenalnews) October 19, 2016
Watching Ozil score with a group of friends. pic.twitter.com/BWpTvWhj87 — Arsenal Report (@ArsenalReport) October 19, 2016
That tackle from Koscielny. That pass from Santi. That run and that first touch from Ozil. That right footed finish. Pure perfection.
— The Ice Man (@BrutalArsenal) October 19, 2016
That touch from Ozil was insane. — ARSENAL (@Artekkers) October 19, 2016
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