In a 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Nurnberg, Bukayo Saka emerged as the standout performer.
Saka showcased his talent by scoring a fantastic goal, cutting in from the right wing and confidently slotting the ball into the bottom corner.
Folarin Balogun also came close to extending Arsenal’s lead, hitting the post with his effort.
During the match, Kai Havertz made his debut as a substitute in the second half.
Surprisingly, Nurnberg managed to mount a comeback and equalized with an unusual own goal.
Arsenal’s substitute goalkeeper, Karl Hein, played a loose pass from the edge of his own box. Jorginho, attempting to control the ball, inadvertently redirected it into his team’s net.
Balogun had another opportunity to put Arsenal ahead, but he once again missed from close range.
Saka was as effervescent as ever, looking every bit as sharp as he did in the 2022-23 season.
His substitution robbed Arsenal of their attacking flair, and he must be credited for disrupting the Nurnberg defence throughout.
It has to be Hein. The Estonia international was roundly terrible, directly contributing to the own goal and he continually flapped at the ball.
One shot from the edge of the box led to him failing to catch the ball and Nurnberg hitting the crossbar.