Emily Fox and Caitlin Foord score in first half for Arsenal, Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo on target after break
Olaug Tvedten pulls goal back for visitors after mix-up in Gunners defence
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Olaug Tvedten (34 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesWell Arsenal have been completely on top but it's a mistake from Laia Codina that results in Valerenga pulling one back at the Emirates.
The Arsenal defender gets caught out trying to play it out from the back and the Norwegian side pounce.
It's slotted through for Olaug Tvedten who only has to slot into the bottom corner.
That makes things interesting.
Arsenal 2-0 Valerenga
Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesFrom one end of the pitch to the other - that was a really well worked goal that started all the way back with goalkeeper Daphne Van Domselaar.
They work it forward quickly and Caitlin Foord is there to clean up Beth Mead's saved effort.
Arsenal have been missing moments like that recently, but it looks like they're playing with a bit more freedom tonight.
Caitlin Foord (29 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesMariona Caldentey powers through the middle of the park and lays it off for Beth Mead to her left. The England winger plays the ball across the box and it whizzes past Tove Enblom, who prevents it finding the back of the net but can't prevent it reaching Caitlin Foord.
The Australian takes a touch and smashes into the roof of the net from six-yards.
It's been coming!
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Somehow it's still 1-0!
Beth Mead's corner is well met at the near post by Leah Williamson but her glancing header pings off the post.
It comes out to Kim Little whose powerful shot is saved and Alessia Russo is the next to have a go but somehow Valerenga survive as it's cleared by a defender then the keeper.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Katie McCabe fancies her chances from distance and it takes a deflection and goes behind for a corner.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Image source, ReutersCaitlin Foord finds Mariona Caldentey on the overlap down the left but the Spaniard's square ball is cleared before it can reach the feet of Alessia Russo.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Ooooh. A first real bit of action for Daphne van Domselaar as she has to stretch down to her right to keep out Janni Thomsen's low drive.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium
Image source, EPAAlessia Russo has been a real bright spark in this opening 20 minutes for Arsenal, who are trying to thread the ball through the Valerenga defence for the England striker to run onto.
It hasn't worked out so far, but Russo is looking very dangerous.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Katie McCabe's free-kick is right on the toes of goalkeeper Tove Enblom and it's an easy collection for the Swede.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Elise Thorsnes goes into the referee's book for a heavy shove on Alessia Russo.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Arsenal are dominating the ball and the chances in this opening 15 minutes. Caitlin Foord threads through for Emily Fox on the left-hand side but there's a bit too much on it and it's deflected behind for a corner, which also comes to nothing.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Image source, ReutersAlessia Russo looking lively in these opening minutes. Emily Fox sends a lovely delivery from the middle of the park to find the striker on the right-hand side.
Russo takes it close to the byline then looks to slot at the near post but Tove Enblom does enough to turn it behind for a corner.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Arsenal have the ball in the back of the net again after Kim Little finds Alessia Russo in plenty of space near the edge of the penalty area.
The England forward turns and slams into the back of the net but the flag is up for offside.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Arsenal went ahead last week against Bayern Munich. Then lost 5-2. They'll need to be careful here.
Arsenal 1-0 Valerenga
Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a start that is for Arsenal.
It's a mess in the box as Valerenga fail to clear their lines, but Emily Fox is in the right place at the right time and it's an easy finish for her.
That early goal hasn't stopped the Valerenga fans from singing though. There's only a handful of them that have made the trip from Norway and they're down towards the Clock End out singing the Arsenal fans.
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Nice early start, much needed. Fox doing what our strikers haven't been doing this season so far.
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Emily Fox (2 mins)
Image source, ReutersThe dream start for Arsenal!
It's all a bit of a scramble in the box as Arsenal players try to get a shot off. It looks like Alessia Russo might even handball it somewhere in there but it eventually comes to Emily Fox who calmly slots home.
Arsenal 0-0 Valerenga
Away we go at Emirates Stadium. An intriguing night for the Gunners in store.
Arsenal v Valerenga (20:00)
Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium
Women's Champions League nights are back under the lights at the Emirates and there's a big reminder of Arsenal's pedigree in the competition as you arrive at the ground in north London.
There's a massive poster depicting the Gunners' 2007 triumph with players from that iconic squad, including Kelly Smith and Rachel Yankey, seen pulling the trophy along with red ribbons.
An English team There hasn't been an English winner of the tournament since then and Arsenal have a lot of work to do if they are to get their hands on the trophy again this year.
Arsenal v Valerenga (20:00 BST)
Here come the teams then on a chilly night at Emirates Sradium.
How will the Gunners get on after a hectic few days?
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Olympique Lyonnais | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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2 Roma | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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3 Wolfsburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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4 Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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2 Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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3 Real Madrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
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4 Celtic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bayern Munich | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
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2 Arsenal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
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3 Juventus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
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4 Vålerenga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Manchester City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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2 Barcelona | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
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3 Hammarby | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 3 |
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4 St. Pölten | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
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Manager: Renee Slegers
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Nils Lexerød
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: Renee Slegers
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Nils Lexerød
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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