Despite being an away game, few would have expected Arsenal not to win their opening Champions League game with Dinamo Zagreb. A draw at least should have been within their grasp.
After falling two goals down, Theo Walcott’s 80th minute goal failed to spark a comeback, with Arsenal also being reduced to ten men following the sending off of Olivier Giroud.
As well as being a disappointing start to their latest European campaign, the game brings about an unwanted record for manager Arsene Wenger.
Due partly to his longevity in the job, the defeat in Croatia means that the Arsenal boss is the first manager in Champions League history to lose 50 matches.
Arsène Wenger becomes the first manager to lose 50 Champions League main tournament matches.
— Gracenote Live (@GracenoteLive) September 16, 2015
