Arsenal came from behind to draw 1-1 against Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Leverkusen captain Robert Andrich headed his team in front from a corner early in the second half after a tightly contested first 45 minutes.

A third for Arsenal! 77' Manuel Neuer makes a trademark run off his line but the risk does not pay off at all and in the end, Gabriel Martinelli has the goal to himself with 40 yards of space and comes up with an easy finish. Bayern Munich's undefeated run to start the season is at serious risk of ending.

A hard fought win over Brighton last time out in the league, coupled with Manchester City drawing 2-2 with Nottingham Forest means Arsenal have a seven point advantage at the summit, though they have played a game more. The Gunners are up first this ...

Kai Havertz converted a controversial late penalty against his former team as Arsenal escaped BayArena on level terms after a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in a UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday.