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Arsenal secures 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille, dedicates win to Ken Friar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:18 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Arsenal secures 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille, dedicates win to Ken Friar

Summary

Arsenal achieved a 3-0 victory against Lille in the Champions League on October 13, 2026. After a scoreless first hour, Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka scored three goals within seven minutes, marking their 14th consecutive group stage win. Manager Mikel Arteta dedicated the win to life president Ken Friar, who recently passed away at age 92. The team wore black armbands in his honor. Following the match, Arteta expressed his sadness over Friar's death and commended his contributions to the club.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal's victory extends their Champions League group stage win streak to 14.
•Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka scored for Arsenal in the second half.
•Arsenal wore black armbands in tribute to Ken Friar during the match.
•Arteta praised Friar's legacy and impact on the club.
•This match took place at the Emirates Stadium.

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6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal boss dedicates win to 'extraordinary' life president Ken Friar

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Mikel Arteta dedicated Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League win against Lille to the club's "extraordinary" life president Ken Friar following his death at the age of 92. Arsenal's players wore black armbands on Tuesday night in tribute to Friar, who played a leading role in their move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006.
— Yahoo Sports

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