FC Nurnberg vs Arsenal Updates: Gunners held 1-1 in Germany despite Saka goal

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It ends all squares in Germany as Arsenal are held 1-1 by FC Nurnberg. The Gunners started the game in bright fashion with Bukayo Saka finding the net after 8 minutes. But the second half was underwhelming for Arsenal who conceded n the hour mark from a mistake by goalkeeper Karl Hein. Arsenal will be off for the United States next and take on MLS ALL Stars in their next friendly match.

Full Time: FC Nurnberg 1 Arsenal 1

A terrific block by Reuell Walters to deny Nurnberg. The hosts came close to get the lead but denied.

Folarin Balogun fails to score again. The striker was clear on goal and hits the side-netting in front of an open goal. Poor finishing from the USA international after all the hype surrounding him. Surely it is just a blip for him.

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Excellent bit of play by Nurnberg again as they played out from pressure situation. Ball was sent on the right hand side and Benjamin Goller found Jens Castrop, who blazes his shot wide.

Five minutes remain in the game. Arsenal need a goal to take the lead. Arsenal fans have come in numbers and they wouldn't have expected this scoreline coming into the game. The Gunners don't look like scoring at the moment.

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Arsenal gave away the ball again but Nurnberg fail to capitalize. Auston Trusty slides in to block the shot and save Arsenal the blushes.

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Reuell Walters hits his header wide. A decent ball from the corner by Cedric Soares, and the young defender rose the highest, but couldn't steer the header on target.

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Karl Hein again has some struggle with his footwork and then he hurries to clear the ball. His shot is then overhit and goes for a Nurnberg throw.

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Another attack fizzles out for Arsenal. They have looked a disjointed outfit in the second half. Despite the arrival of Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and others, it has been below par from them.

Reuell Walters and Myles Lewis-Skelly come on for the Gunners. Ben White and Eddie Nketiah are the players who come off for the North London club.

A thunderous shot from a long way out! Nurnberg's Ali Loune takes a thunderbolt which was parried on to the head of an attacker by Karl Hein, but the header hits the post.

You can witness that the tempo has gone up. Arsenal are with their tails up as they look to restore their lead. Nurnberg, on the other hand, will also believe to knick a goal again.

Arsneal's new boy Auston Trusty gets a Yellow Card. The USA defender spent the last season on loan at Birmingham. This is his first appearance for Arsenal.

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Gabriel Jesus looks more determined to score a goal now. It was him who wasted the massive opportunity to give Arsenal a 2-0 lead.

Nurnberg are having the best period of the game. They have looked a threat in the past few minutes. But it is about to halt as the German club is set to make seven substitutes.

Arsenal players were the architects of their own downfall. They should have been 2-0 up, but they couldn't. And seconds later they conceded as Karl Hein had a moment to forget.

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Goaaaal!! And as Arsenal missed, FC Nurnberg score to level the scoring. The pas from Karl Hein was disastrous and it seems Kanji Okunuki has scored.

Arsenal Miss!

How on earth Arsenal not score there? Gabriel Jesus fumbled when he could have just rolled it on. But when Jesus did pass, Folarin Balogun fails to hit the target and hits the post. Huge opportunity squandered.

Arsenal Change

Ethan Nwaneri comes on for Fabio Vieira. Auston Trusty comes on for Gabriel Magalhaes.

Cedric takes a shot but his curling shot is just wide. The Portuguese was fed off by his compatriot Fabio Vieira, but fails to score.

Arsenal players who were taken off after 1st half: Aaron Ramsdale, Jakub Kiwior, Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, William Saliba, Reiss Nelson.

Daichi Hayashi makes an excellent run on the left hand side, but the Japanese fails to keep the cross in control as it is overhit and goes out for a goalkick.

Folarin Balogun Comes On

Leandro Trossard in OFF and Arsenal have brought on Folarin Balogun. Balogun will be hoping to impress Arteta. The USA international had a stellar last season on loan with Stade de Reims.

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Arsenal are looking comfortable in possession. Gabriel Jesus squanders an opportunity as he drags his shot wide. The move looked off side but the flag stayed down.

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Gabriel Jesus fouls Handwerker and Nurnberg get a free kick. Johaness Geis takes it but Karl Hein completes a confident grab. Good start for the Estonia international.

Second Half starts

Kai Havertz makes his first touch as an Arsenal player. The German will be keen to make a positive start to his Gunners career.

Six Changes

It's six changes - Karl Hein is also on for Aaron Ramsdale.

Second Half - Arsenal make 5 changes

Arsenal have made a host of changes. Kieran Tierney, Cedric, Gabriel Jesus and new boy Kai Havertz are coming on. Jorginho is also coming on. Five changes for the Gunners.

Second Half

Some of the Arsenal players will be hoping to come on and showcase their quality in the 2nd half. The likes of Kieran Tierney, Jorginho, Kai Havertz may come on from the start of the 2nd half.

Mikel Arteta is prioritising a move for one more signing according to reports. Granit Xhaka has also left the club as the Swiss midfielder joined Bayer Leverkusen.