Arsenal extended their unbeaten run in the Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague at the Fortuna Arena on 5 November, while Manchester City survived a stern test to beat RB Leipzig 3-2, ending a difficult run of domestic results with a vital European win.

Arsenal Grind Out Fourth Straight Unbeaten Result

Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres were the scorers for the Gunners, with Wiktor Nowak pulling one back for the Czech hosts deep in stoppage time. Manager Mikel Arteta made six changes from the side that beat Liverpool, handing Gyokeres a start in place of Kai Havertz.

The Swedish striker made an immediate impression, laying on the assist for Madueke to open the scoring in the 9th minute. Gyokeres then added his own name to the scoresheet in the 38th minute, exchanging passes with Mikel Merino before firing home to give Arsenal a 2-0 cushion at the break.

Slavia Prague pushed hard in the second half and were rewarded when Nowak converted from close range in the 90th minute, but it was too late to deny Arsenal all three points. This is Arsenal's fourth match of the league stage without a defeat.

Arteta Admits Standards Fell Short

Despite the result, Arteta was blunt in his post-match assessment. 'We were extremely far from our standards. In everything we have to do in our basics, in every concept and in everything we discussed to avoid in the game we played in the second half,' he said.

He added: 'Very far from the standards we expect from each other, but we found a way to hold on to the result and win the game.' On the team's character, he noted: 'This is a team that has huge spirit, huge conviction and if you give them something, they will grab it.'

Haaland's Late Strike Rescues Man City Against Leipzig

Manchester City arrived in Leipzig under pressure, having lost two consecutive Premier League matches before scraping past Brighton on penalties in the Carabao Cup. A Champions League win was therefore critical to restoring confidence.

City took the lead through an own goal from Castello Lukeba, who slid Nico O'Reilly's effort into his own net in the 37th minute. Ridle Baku levelled for Leipzig before Enzo Fernandez restored City's advantage with a header. Antonio Nusa brought the hosts level again with a 61st-minute equaliser, setting up a tense finale.

It was Erling Haaland who proved the difference, scoring the winner in the 78th minute to seal a dramatic 3-2 triumph and return City to winning ways on the European stage.

What This Means in the Champions League Picture

Arsenal's continued unbeaten run in the league stage keeps them firmly in contention for a top-eight automatic knockout berth. For City, the win is as much about momentum as points — a squad low on domestic form badly needed a positive European result heading into a congested fixture schedule. Both clubs will look to consolidate when they return to Premier League duty at the weekend.