Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen and Champions League
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Watch the best of the action from the first leg of our Champions League round of 16 tie against the German side
Kai Havertz converted a controversial late penalty against his former team as Arsenal escaped BayArena on level terms after a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in a UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal score, result, stats, talking points, highlights as Havertz rescues Champions League first-leg draw
Arsenal were staring at a first defeat of this season's Champions League at Bayer Leverkusen until a late penalty.
Referee Peter Bankes halted the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham in the first half due to a technical communications issue in the stadium. A stoppage of five-and-a-half minutes took place as teams waited for the problem to be resolved,
Arsenal got set-piece goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber to beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a top-five clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Reaction as Real Madrid's Federico Valverde scores a first-half hat-trick to stun Manchester City, while holders PSG put five past Chelsea in the Champions League.
Analysing the big talking points from a significant game in the title race and battle for Champions League qualification
Manchester City secured an important victory over Newcastle United last night, a result that moves them to within two points of Arsenal at the top of the table. The tightening of the standings has intensified the title race and increased the pressure on ...