Arsenal began its participation in the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2016-2017 season with a 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven at home in Group B on Wednesday. After six years since Arsenal's last appearance in the competition, Bukayo Saka scored the first goal in the eighth minute, followed by Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus adding two more goals before halftime, showcasing the complete dominance of manager Mikel Arteta's team. Despite a drop in performance in the second half, Martin Ødegaard scored for the hosts with a precise shot from outside the box in the 70th minute.