Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends
Summary
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League after conceding a goal from a set-piece and scoring a late penalty. Arsenal's set-piece coach noted that both teams use set-pieces strategically, which was evident in the match. Kai Havertz scored the equalizing goal against his former team.Key Facts
- Arsenal played Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League and the match ended 1-1.
- Leverkusen's captain, Robert Andrich, scored from a corner kick to give his team the lead.
- Arsenal's Kai Havertz scored a penalty in the 89th minute to equalize the score.
- Havertz was previously a player for Leverkusen before joining Chelsea.
- Arsenal's set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover, and Leverkusen's coach, Kasper Hjulmand, discussed the use of strategic set-pieces.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta showed disappointment about conceding a set-piece goal despite previous preparations.
- Arsenal had conceded 11 goals from set-pieces in all competitions before this match, the same as Manchester City.
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