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Arsenal begin Champions League title defence with clumsy loss to Lyon

Despite taking an early lead, the Gunners were full of errors and lacking in creativity as they went down 2-1 on a disappointing opening night in Europe's top competition

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes
Oct 07, 2025
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Melchie Dumornay of OL Lyonnes celebrates scoring her team’s first goal against Arsenal at Meadow Park. (Photo by Molly Darlington - Uefa/Uefa via Getty Images)

That night in Lisbon feels like a long time ago.

Arsenal have opened their Champions League title defence with a 2-1 home loss to OL Lyonnes at home at Meadow Park. It is their fourth consecutive …

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