Summary

  • Arsenal lose group stage opener

  • FT: Chelsea 4-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

  • Hazard hits early penalty over crossbar

  • Willian free-kick, Oscar pen, Costa volley

  • Fabregas finishes Chelsea break

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:25

  2. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 21:25

    German side Bayer Leverkusen are running away with the game, leading 4-1 against BATE Borisov. Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez on the scoresheet.

    Christophe Jallet gave Lyon the lead just before the hour mark, but Danijel Milicevic equalised for debutants Gent 10 minutes later.

    Zenit St Petesburg now 3-2 up on Valencia. Belgian Alex Witsel with the Russian side's third.

    Javier HernandezImage source, EPA
  3. goal

    GOAL - Chelsea 4-0 Maccabi Tel Avivpublished at 21:23

    Cesc Fabregas (78 mins)

    It's a good time to rack up a few goal bonuses for the Chelsea lads now. They catch out Maccabi on the counter and the ball lands at the feet of Loic Remy. The Frenchman's shot is palmed into the path of Cesc Fabregas who taps into an empty net.

    Cesc FabregasImage source, EPA
  4. Postpublished at 21:23

    Chelsea 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

    Chelsea have still barely been threatened at all, as shown by the heat maps below. (Chelsea left).

    Heat mapImage source, Opta
  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:22 British Summer Time 16 September 2015

    Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Arsenal

    Alistair Bruce-Ball
    BBC Radio 5 live commentator in Zagreb

    "The comeback is on. Walcott has taken the chance really well. Arsenal are back in the game." 

  6. goal

    GOAL - Dinamo 2-1 Arsenalpublished at 21:21

    Theo Walcott (79 mins)

    Lovely, lovely goal. Alexis Sanchez slides the ball through for Theo Walcott who latches on to the ball, drives forward to the left of the penalty area before opening his body and sliding a superb finish beyond the keeper. Game on.

    Theo WalcottImage source, Reuters
  7. Postpublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 16 September 2015

    Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Arsenal

    Alistair Bruce-Ball
    BBC Radio 5 live commentator in Zagreb

    "Arsenal are in need of a little bit of a miracle to salvage something from this game. Wenger has made the triple change but nothing has really come of it. It looks like it's going to be a damaging and dis-spiriting start to the group for Arsenal." 

  8. Postpublished at 21:18

    Chelsea 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

    Chelsea are totally in control now - pulling Maccabi about the pitch like a cat would toy with its prey. They are in control of the pace of the game, when they attack, when they defend. Easy street.

    Baba RahmanImage source, Getty Images
  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:16 British Summer Time 16 September 2015

    Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Arsenal

    Shohidur Rahman : Important to point out Dinamo Zagreb had never won a Champions League group game before tonight.

    Giles Brooks : Playing Arteta is tantamount to starting with ten: he's past it !

    A Lefty Gooner : I think it's fair to say that Dinamo have been greatly underestimated this evening!  

  10. In the Championshippublished at 21:16

    Visitors Blackburn have regained the lead at QPR, as striker Jordan Rhodes knocks in on the hour mark. 

    Remember, Rovers are currently second bottom in the Championship, without a win in their first six games.

  11. Postpublished at 21:15

    Dinamo 2-0 Arsenal

    The Gunners are running out of ideas now - Francis Coquelin getting the ball inside his own half and pinging a speculative ball over the top for Theo Walcott but the striker can't get on the end of it.

  12. 5 live football socialpublished at 21:14

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    There will be a football social on 5 live later tonight. Are Chelsea back on track? And Arsenal fans, what do you make of your team's start to the group stage? Is tonight further evidence that the club needed to sign a striker during the transfer window?

     Call 0500 909 693, text 85058 or tweet @bbc5live. 

  13. Postpublished at 21:11

    Dinamo 2-0 Arsenal

    What a clever ball from Joel Campbell who is given room to spin and slide in the ball for Theo Walcott. Marginally offside though.

  14. Postpublished at 21:11 British Summer Time 16 September 2015

    Chelsea 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

    Ian Dennis
    BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

    "Stamford Bridge is rising to their feet to Jose Mourinho. He is still very much the Special One in the eyes of the Chelsea faithful."

    Jose MourinhoImage source, Reuters
  15. Pick that one outpublished at 21:10

    Chelsea 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

    It may not have been the cleanest of strikes, but Diego Costa won't care. Have a look at his goal graphic below...

    Diego CostaImage source, Opta
  16. Postpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 16 September 2015

    Chelsea 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC 5 live

    "Loftus-Cheek hasn't done himself any harm and he will be keeping himself strongly in Jose Mourinho's thoughts in that central midfield area."

  17. Postpublished at 21:08

    Chelsea 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv

    A round of applause from the fans for Jose Mourinho, who acknowledges the support. 

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:07

    Dinamo 2-0 Arsenal

    A triple change for Arsenal, who bring on Francis Coquelin, Theo Walcott and Joel Campbell in place of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta and Kieran Gibbs.

    Panic stations.

    Joel CampbellImage source, Reuters
  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 16 September 2015

    Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 Arsenal

    Wizard of Oz : "Can someone now tell me why Wenger decided to rest so many players ? In a CHAMPIONS LEAGUE match.

    James Elton #arsenal, external are so arrogant. 2-0 is a disgrace. Fans don't deserve this. Up your desire lads #bbcfootball, external

    Sarah Morgan : Shocker of night - Mesut Ozil hardest working Gunner right now. Hope new leaf turned over from Mr Lazy book!

  20. Three out of four is badpublished at 21:06

    Is these scorelines remain the same, three out of four English clubs will have lost their opening group game in the Champions League. Should we read anything into that?