David Raya heroics earn Arsenal an opening night Champions League point

An astonishing double save from David Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener at Atalanta.

The Gunners keeper repelled a penalty from Italy striker Mateo Retegui and somehow got back across his goal to keep out the rebound as Mikel Arteta's side escaped with a goalless draw.

It was not exactly vintage Champions League fare in northern Italy, with Arsenal blunt in attack and Atalanta not particularly ambitious either.

But after the tension of the north London derby win at Tottenham and ahead of Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City, Arteta will not be too unhappy with an unspectacular point.

The Gunners boss will know, however, that they will have to raise their game considerably if they are to trouble the champions at the Etihad.

In front of a noisy, intimidating crowd inside the Gewiss Stadium, Bukayo Saka at least showed no ill-effects from limping off at Spurs four days earlier and curled an early effort wide.

⚽ Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal