Standard Liege 2-2 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops from the game | UEFA Europa League 2019-20

#2 Hit: Arnaud Bodart

Arnaud Bodart

Arnaud Bodart was the primary reason Arsenal failed to take the lead in the first half as he put in a fine performance at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne to keep his side in the game. The Belgian Under-21 international made three crucial saves in the opening 45 minutes to keep the North London giants from breaking the deadlock and running away with the game.

The 21-year-old kept out Emile Smith-Rowe’s low shot early in the first half before making a stunning double-save at the brink of half-time. He then palmed away Bukayo Saka’s shot from close range and was quick to react to Reiss Nelson’s header later on in the game.

Bodart was eventually beaten twice after the break but he was not at fault for either of the goals. If it were not for his heroics between the sticks, the Gunners would have surely left Belgium with a win.

#3 Hit: Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka put in a Man-of-the-Match performance for Arsenal and was involved in both of their goals against Standard Liege. The 18-year-old emerged as the catalyst behind the Gunners' comeback from two goals down to end the game at 2-2.

The teenager, who came close to scoring in the first half when his shot from close range was saved by Arnaud Bodart, put in a sumptuous cross that was headed home by Alexandre Lacazette in the 78th minute. He then completed Arsenal’s comeback just three minutes later as his deft finish narrowly eluded the outstretched hands of Bodart.

Saka was undoubtedly Arsenal’s most prominent and impactful player against Standard Liege, and his superb display in Belgium is certain to boost his confidence.