New Delhi, Nov 27 (NationPress) Arsenal triumphed over Bayern Munchen with a score of 3-1, marking their fifth consecutive victory in the league phase this season. This flawless streak positions them at the top of the standings following UEFA Champions League Matchday 5, ensuring at least a spot in the knockout phase play-offs.

The Gunners maintained their winning momentum while handing Bayern their first defeat of the season across all competitions.

Arsenal opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a well-placed corner from Bukayo Saka, which Jurrien Timber headed home. Ten minutes later, Joshua Kimmich launched a long ball to Serge Gnabry, who set up 17-year-old Lennart Karl to equalize.

Noni Madueke restored the home team's lead with a close-range effort, and Gabriel Martinelli rounded off the scoring by slipping the ball past Manuel Neuer into an empty net, sealing the win and ensuring Arsenal's place in the knockout rounds.

In other matches, led by the dynamic Vitinha, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Tottenham in a thrilling 5-3 encounter at the Parc des Princes.

Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani put North London in front twice, but Vitinha responded with two spectacular goals. Fabian Ruiz and Willian Pacho extended the lead, and despite Kolo Muani scoring again, a penalty from Vitinha ensured the victory for the reigning champions, marking their fourth win in five league phase games despite Lucas Hernandez’s late red card.

Liverpool suffered a 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.

This result marked just PSV's second win in 15 trips to England and condemned Liverpool to their ninth defeat in 12 competitive matches. It was the Reds' third consecutive loss by three goals.

Ivan Perisic converted an early penalty after Virgil van Dijk handled the ball, but Dominik Szoboszlai equalized shortly thereafter. The visitors surged ahead in the second half, with Guus Til scoring his first Champions League goal, complemented by a late brace from substitute Couhaib Driouech.