# Timber and Saka seal Arsenal win over Lille

> Arsenal's Timber and Saka secure 3-0 victory against Lille in Champions League.
- Title: Timber and Saka seal Arsenal win over Lille · the Guardian
- Summary: Arsenal's Timber and Saka secure 3-0 victory against Lille in Champions League. Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in Champions League with goals from Timber and Saka…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/13/arsenal-lille-champions-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-13T21:02:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arsenal, lille, champions league, jurriën timber, bukayo saka, mikel arteta, sports
## Arsenal extend winning streak
Arsenal secured 12 consecutive league-stage victories in Champions League under Mikel Arteta.
## Timber scores second-half goal
Jurriën Timber found the net with a precise finish after Arsenal's second-string attack struggled.
## Saka adds third goal
Bukayo Saka scored a third goal within seven minutes after coming on as a substitute.
## Arsenal's strong defense
Arsenal conceded only three goals in 12 matches since returning to Europe's top table under Arteta.
## Arteta's tribute to Ken Friar
Mikel Arteta paid tribute to Ken Friar, Arsenal's life president who died at age 92.
## Lille's defensive struggles
Lille struggled to break through Arsenal's defense despite having a strong second-half effort.
## Arsenal's victory secured
Arsenal won 3-0 against Lille in Champions League, extending their winning streak to 12 matches.
## Key takeaway

Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in Champions League with goals from Timber and Saka, extending their winning streak.