Kai Havertz got here off the bench to rescue Arsenal as their good Champions League document got here to an finish in Leverkusen.
The Gunners have been flat all through and had a style of their very own drugs once they conceded from an inswinging nook at first of the second half.
However after Noni Madueke gained an 89th-minute penalty with a driving run, fellow substitute Havertz stepped as much as convert.
The Germany worldwide didn’t rejoice towards the facet he spent a decade enjoying for earlier than becoming a member of Chelsea, however his purpose may but be essential on this tie.
Gabriel Martinelli hit the crossbar after a beautiful counter in Arsenal’s greatest assault however they might solely handle two photographs on the right track all night time as Leverkusen restricted them to simply three corners.
The house facet grew in confidence and took the lead at first of the second half.
Martin Terrier was denied by David Raya simply 10 seconds after the restart however from the next nook Robert Andrich headed powerfully in.
Arsenal gained all eight video games within the league part however have been removed from their greatest and appeared set to proceed a poor midweek for Premier League sides so far.
Madueke added a spark although, and after he was checked by Malik Tillman Havertz stored his cool to attain a significant purpose.
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