Champions League: Arsenal dominates Lens 6-0 to reach last 16

Arsenal destroys Lens 6-0 in Champions League, securing top spot in Group B. Manchester United's 3-3 draw leaves their fate uncertain.

Arsenal secured a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League after a dominant 6-0 victory over RC Lens at The Emirates. This win also ensured that Arsenal finished at the top of Group B with 12 points from four wins out of five games. This was Arsenal's first time back in the competition in seven years, and they showed their prowess with a stunning performance.

The home side needed just one point to secure their place in the knockout stages, but instead, they went on to secure all three points with an impressive display. Six different players contributed goals to the victory, with Kai Havertz opening the scoring in the 13th minute. Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli also got on the scoresheet, with Martin Odegaard adding the fifth goal with the last kick of the first half.

The victory for Arsenal meant that Lens, which sits third with five points, can no longer reach the last 16. Meanwhile, Manchester United faced a setback as they were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Galatasaray, leaving their hopes of reaching the last 16 in serious doubt. Despite taking a 2-0 lead early in the game, United was unable to secure the win as Galatasaray fought back to earn the draw.

Overall, it was an eventful night in the Champions League, with Arsenal's dominant victory and Manchester United's disappointing draw making headlines. These results have set the stage for an exciting finish to the group stages, with teams battling it out for a spot in the last 16.