Bodo/Glimt vs Arsenal LIVE: Europa League result and final score as Gunners hang on after Bukayo Saka goal

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Arsenal continued their perfect Europa League record as Mikel Arteta’s side held on to claim a narrow win at the Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt thanks to Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal.
Bodo/Glimt had won 14 European home games in a row but Saka gave Arsenal the perfect start when he exchanged a one-two with Albert Sambi Lokonga, before the ball deflected off the attacker and into the net.
The hosts had their moments in the first half but it wasn’t until after the break that the Norwegian side really threatened Arsenal. Ola Solbakken went close before Runar Espejord wasted a great chance on the hour mark.
But Arsenal successfully weathered the storm to make it three wins out of three in Group A, continuing their excellent form ahead of Sunday’s trip to Southampton in the Premier League. Catch up with how Arsenal maintained their winning run before coverage continues with Manchester United vs Omonia Nicosia:
18 mins: Bruno Fernandes shakes off an attempted tackle and carries the ball through midfield before giving it to Ronaldo. He slides in Tyrell Malacia on the left wing who brings the ball to the byline and hits Adam Matthews with his cross.
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15 mins: Manchester United have bossed possession but Omonia are sitting deep and are making it tricky to create clear-cut chances.
Rashford flicks in a cross but Moreta Cassama nods it clear.
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12 mins: At the other end of the pitch Omonia win a corner of their own but it’s easily cleared by Fernandes at the near post.
United fly up the right side of the pitch with Fernandes sending a first time cross over to the far side of the box but the pass is too far away from Cristiano Ronaldo who can’t get too it before the ball heads out of play.
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9 mins: Chance! Marcus Rashford looks hungry tonight. He’s given the ball inside the penalty, checks to his left and sits down a defender but cutting back to the right and having a shot blocked by Kitsos.
The resultant corner is fizzed across the six-yard area by Bruno Fernandes but none of his teammates gets on the end of the pass.
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6 mins: Lisandro Martinez lifts a long diagonal ball into the box that almost drops to Bruno Fernandes. He’s blocked off by Fotios Kitsos who marshalls the ball out for a goal kick.
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3 mins: Save! The corner is played short by Bruno Fernandes who gives it to Marcus Rashford. He’s got bags of room to operate in and drills a shot at goal forcing Francis Vzoho to push it over the crossbar!
Solid save from Omonia’s second choice keeper.
Michael Jones13 October 2022 20:03
Cristiano Ronaldo gets the ball rolling at Old Trafford. Man Utd will be hoping for a simpler time of things this evening as they look to collect three points tonight.
The home side move the ball over to the right wing with Antony carrying the ball down the line. He slides it to Diogo Dalot who sends in a cross and United win a corner.
Michael Jones13 October 2022 20:01
Here come the teams.
Bruno Fernandes leads out Manchester United. The Red Devils need to win tonight if they want finish top of Group E and avoid a play-off match with a Champions League team.
An early goal should settle the nerves too.
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Arsenal’s fine start to the season continued as Bukayo Saka hit the only goal of the game to see off Bodo/Glimt and put the Gunners in charge of their Europa League group.
Mikel Arteta’s sit top of the Premier League and made it 11 wins from 12 in all competitions with a 1-0 victory in Norway.
The Spaniard opted for a strong line-up, naming seven full internationals with the prospect of winning the group to bypass the round of 32 stage leading to the likes of Saka, William Saliba and Ben White starting the game.
Bodo had won their last 14 home matches in European competition and Jose Mourinho’s Roma were famously humbled 6-1 at the 8,300-capacity Aspmyra Stadium last year.
But, inside the Arctic Circle and with swirling rain, Arsenal put on a professional display to maintain their winning start to Group A.

Bodo/Glimt 0-1 Arsenal: The Gunners survived a few scares as they held on to maintain their 100 per cent record in Europe this season. By Mark Mann-Bryans
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Omonia will be missing first-choice goalkeeper Fabiano tonight due to a shoulder injury. He was their best player by far for the game in Cyprus making several huge saves.
Man Utd had 28 shots in total last week - though only eight on target - and controlled 73% of the possession.
Michael Jones13 October 2022 19:55