By Sulaimon Jamiu
Eddie Nketiah’s second-half winner gave Arsenal a 2-1 victory over FC Zurich to begin their 2022-23 Europa League Group A campaign on Thursday night, at St. Gallen.
Marquinhos opened the scoring on his debut for the visiting Gunners in the 16th minute, but Mirlind Kryeziu equalised for Zurich from the penalty spot just before half-time with the teams going to the break tied 1-1.
At half-time, the news broke of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the players returned to the field wearing black armbands in respect, while a minute’s silence was held before play resumed.
Nketiah headed home from a Marquinhos cross shortly after the hour mark and Mikel Arteta’s side saw out the result to earn three points and top spot in their group.
