WATCH: Bukayo Saka scores controversial goal against Paris Saint-Germain

Bukayo Saka appears to be forced to the touchline by Nuno Mendes, who appears to prevail in their duel. Saka wins a free kick for Arsenal after feeling a little shove in the back. Saka himself whips the set piece toward the near post after curling it into the penalty area. 

The players for Arsenal pursue the ball and try to divert the goalie's attention. The ball skips through without being touched and lands towards the back of the goal. The Paris Saint-Germain players were confident that the ball had touched an Arsenal player, who seemed to be in an offside position, however, the VAR denied the claim.

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It was Kai Havertz who broke the impasse in the pivotal matchup with Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. Thomas Partey recovered the ball and Arsenal moved the ball towards the left. Leandro Trossard received the ball in the box and carried it forward. Gianluigi Donnarumma mistimed his run for the ball. Havertz was there to tip the ball towards the nearby bottom corner since he was unable to reach it.

Prior to kickoff, Arsenal was demonstrating why they were considered the clear favorites. They were having fun and forcing PSG to look for solutions. The audience was yelling and singing along enthusiastically during the performance, which was calm and self-assured.

Arsenal continue their good run of form

Three words that would best sum up the performance would be composed, assured, and serene. It's the kind of effort Mikel Arteta was hoping for on a daily basis from his players, particularly in matches like this one against the French champs. Goals by Kai Havertz as well as Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal, who always seemed to be the superior team, more than enough points to win the match.

PSG played better during the second half, but they were unable to break through Arsenal's resolute defense. With three points as well as a clean sheet, the Gunners won the entire game and are now poised to finish in the top eight and earn an automatic berth into the knockout stages.