Arsenal smash seven to demolish PSV in Champions League last 16 first leg


Arsenal completely destroyed PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands to take a commanding 7-1 lead into the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The Gunners scored three goals in the first half and four goals in the second to all but confirm their place in the quarter-finals of the competition, with a trip to Madrid on the horizon.
Arsenal took control after Jurrien Timber scored Arsenal’s opener in the 18th minute.
Ethan Nwaneri doubled Arsenal’s lead just three minutes later.
Mikel Merino added a third following a defensive mix-up before Noa Lang pulled one back from the penalty spot for PSV..
Martin Odegaard made sure there was not going to be a PSV comeback when he scored from close range after Benitez pushed a cross out into the area.
Leandro Trossard chipped the ball over Benitez to score Arsenal’s fifth just one minute later.
Odegaard scored his second before Calafiori grabbed a goal late on as Arsenal registered their record away win in the Champions League.