Lens breaks Arsenal unbeaten record as Gunners’ suffer first defeat of the season in a 2-1 loss to Lens.
Mikel Arteta side suffered a tough evening in France as they lost both their unbeaten record and Bukayo Saka to injury and was forced off early.
Gunners weathered a vibrant start from the hosts before taking the lead on 14 minutes when Saka won possession high up the pitch and set up Jesus to fire a superb 18-yard strike into the far corner.
Lens responded and Adrien Thomasson guided a delightful first-time effort into the far corner 11 minutes later after a poor kick from goalkeeper David Raya.
Takehiro Tomiyasu was magnificently denied by Brice Samba in the second period before the French side won it 21 minutes from time when Elye Wahi guided a wonderful first-time shot into the far corner.
The Gunners pushed late on but Samba came to the rescue again right at the death to ensure Lens’ first match at home in the Champions League in over 20 years ended with a famous victory.
The French side is toping Group B with four points. Arsenal are second on three points with Sevilla on two and PSV on one.
