Atalanta vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League latest score and goal updates as Gunners search

Arsenal kick off their Champions League campaign with a clash against Serie A side, and last season’s Europa League winners, Atalanta away from home.

It’s a tricky start to the newly revamped competition for Mikel Arteta’s men but they will be confident about securing all three points despite a growing injury list. Arsenal have started the season with three wins and a draw from their first four Premier League matches and are in good touch ahead of this European outing.

In comparison, Atalanta have made an mixed start to their own domestic campaign. Two wins and two defeats perhaps points to a lack of consistency but they are difficult opponents to overcome. The Italians beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final to end the Germans’ unbeaten run for the campaign and win their first trophy since the 2011 Serie B title.

Arteta is hoping to add to Arsenal’s trophy cabinet this season and has eyes on the biggest European prize but to do so the Gunners will need to set down a marker tonight.

Follow all the action from the Champions League with our live blog below:

Atalanta vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest Champions League updates

• Arsenal begin Champions League campaign at Atalanta | Live on TNT Sports 1

• Gunners reached quarter-finals last season but lost to Bayern Munich

• Atalanta won the Europa League last season for first European honour

• HT! Atalanta take back control in game of few chances (ATA 0-0 ARS)

• 29’ WIDE! De Ketelaere close from swift Atalanta move (ATA 0-0 ARS)

• 14’ SAVE! Saka denied from low free-kick (ATA 0-0 ARS)

• Gabriel Jesus and Declan Rice return in two Arsenal changes

• Arsenal without Martin Odegaard again ahead of Man City trip on Sunday

KICK-OFF! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

21:03 , Chris Wilson

Atalanta get the second half started.

HALF-TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

21:02 , Chris Wilson

Both teams are emerging from the tunnel ahead of the second half.

HALF-TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:57 , Chris Wilson

A fairly interesting first half, but not one of the most entertaining. Arsenal controlled it in the first 20 or so minutes, but the home side grew into it and created more chances by the end.

All to play for in the second half, though the lack of jeopardy means that this result is fine for both teams. You could certainly see that in the first half.

20:53 , Chris Wilson

HALF-TIME! Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:48 , Chris Wilson

The referee blows the whistle for half-time in Bergamo.

Both sides are in the game after a first 45 that was intriguing, if a little uneventful. Bukayo Saka’s free-kick was the only notable chance of the half.

Surely better to come in the second half?

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:46 , Chris Wilson

45 mins

Arsenal look to finish strongly as they have possession on the edge of the Italians’ box. Martinelli can’t shimmy past Zappacosta, and Partey hits it out of play after a mis-communication.

There’ll be one minute of added time.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:44 , Chris Wilson

43 mins

Ruggeri fires in an early cross that De Ketelaere can’t get under control, and Arsenal clear. Atalanta have possession again soon though, as Jesus fouls Kolasinac.

Another Arsenal attack ends as Partey squanders possession.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:42 , Chris Wilson

41 mins

Arsenal happy to keep the ball at the moment as they look to re-establish themselves in this match. Raya ends up going long and Havertz nods it down, but it runs out of play as Saka chases it.

A lull in notable activity over the last 10 minutes.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:41 , Chris Wilson

38 mins

A nice combination from Lookman and Ruggeri puts the latter into the Arsenal box, but it’s good defending from Saliba as he shepherds the Italian off the ball.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:38 , Chris Wilson

37 mins

An Arsenal attack breaks down after a sloppy pass from Partey, but the same happens at the other end after a poor ball from de Roon. Not a lot of attacking quality on show so far in Bergamo.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:36 , Chris Wilson

35 mins

The atmosphere at the Gewiss Stadium is impressive. Maybe it’s throwing Arsenal out of their groove. They lose possession again as Partey’s header falls to a blue-and-black shirt.

Not a lot really going on here, it must be said.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:34 , Chris Wilson

32 mins

Atalanta have grown into the game over the last five minutes or so. They’re enjoying some more sustained possession, with one cross cleared before they re-build with de Roon.

The home side work some nice little combinations between Lookman, Zappacosta and De Ketelaere, but the Italian mistimes his run and Arsenal win the throw.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:31 , Chris Wilson

29 mins

Atalanta are keeping the ball well when they get around the Arsenal box, but they can’t find the penetrating pass – too often it ends up going backwards.

They finally find some good movement, with a ball being fizzed into Retegui in the box. he holds it up well and lays it off to De Ketelaere, who rifles a shot over.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:29 , Chris Wilson

27 mins

Ederson clips a weak ball in that Gabriel heads away, but Atalanta come again as Zappacosta’s cross flies through the box to the other side of the pitch.

The home side’s possession ends and Arsenal try and build a counter, with Kolasinac heading White’s cross away.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:26 , Chris Wilson

24 mins

It’s been a bit scrappy from Arsenal in the final third so far in truth, with Martinelli the latest to be guilty of losing the ball too easily. They certainly don’t look in any danger of conceding though.

No shots on target (from open play) for either side yet.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:23 , Chris Wilson

21 mins

Neither side is dominating the match, though it is going exactly how Arsenal want it to at the moment. Untroubled in defence, and waiting for their moment to pounce in attack.

Atalanta look to launch a counter but a sea of red shirts sweeps back to stop it.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:19 , Chris Wilson

18 mins

Havertz does well to collect the ball on the edge of the Atalanta box and keep possession. The away side keep possession, with Timber threading a clever throw-in into the path of Rice in the box. He cuts it back and it runs into the path of Martinelli, who arrows a shot wide at an angle.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:17 , Jamie Braidwood

15 mins

The home side try the clever move as Retegui squares it to Lookman on the edge of the box, and the winger clips a chipped through ball over the Arsenal defence, which ends up being cleared for a corner.

From the corner, Atalanta work a half-chance, but the cross is headed high and wide.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:15 , Chris Wilson

13 mins

Arsenal’s attack is far more patient than the home side’s, and Ederson pulls Saka back to concede a cheap free-kick near the area. He’s booked too.

Saka steps up to take the free-kick, and he drills it low towards the opposite corner, forcing a good save from Carnesecchi.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:12 , Chris Wilson

9 mins

Atalanta have settled a little now, though they are still struggling to get any meaningful possession, with Arsenal happy to let them keep the ball in their half.

Retegui lays it off to Lookman, who spreads it wide to De Ketelaere, but the cross in is over the head of the ex-Everton winger.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:09 , Chris Wilson

7 mins

A solid start overall from Arsenal, who are so far untroubled as they keep the ball in their half. Nothing clear-cut in attack yet though.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:07 , Chris Wilson

5 mins

Havertz intercepts midway into the Italian half and drives towards the box, but he can’t get a shot on target.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:06 , Chris Wilson

4 mins

Rice’s corner is punched away but Arsenal come again, before Martinelli’s ball goes out of play.

Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:05 , Chris Wilson

3 mins

A cagey first few minutes ends with the first attack of the match, as Saka’s deflected shot goes out for a corner.

KICK-OFF: Atalanta 0-0 Arsenal

20:01 , Chris Wilson

The away side get us underway in Bergamo.

Atalanta v Arsenal LIVE

19:57 , Chris Wilson

Both sides are emerging from the tunnel at the Gewiss Stadium, and we are moments away from hearing the new version of that famous anthem.

Mikel Arteta explains starting Gabriel Jesus over Leandro Trossard

19:53 , Jamie Braidwood

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to TNT Sport, starting with his selection and opting for Jesus over Trossard:

“They always make me doubt but Gabi has been training really good – great experience and journey int he Champions League. We believe he is the right player to start.”

On whether Sunday’s trip to Man City played a part in his thinking:

“The full focus is on today. We have a tough match against a great opponent. We have to do our job and then we will focus on City.”

On facing Atalanta:

“It’s great atmosphere, a special ground. The way they play as well it’s with great personality and the coach has done something special here.

“They dominate a lot of aspects of the game – they play in a particular way as well, particularly the man-oriented style. The game becomes a battle and we have to be ready for that..”

Atalanta profile

19:20 , Chris Wilson

Atalanta have had quite the Serie A story, rising from relative obscurity to becoming one of the league’s most intriguing sides.

Giasperini was appointed in June 2016 and the club’s fortunes immediately changed as the Italian, alongside players such as Papu Gomez, Josep Ilicic and a youngAlessandro Bastoni, led them to 4th place in Serie A.

Giasperini has kept the club in the right half of the league table ever since, finishing seventh and eighth on one occasion each but finishing third three seasons in a row between 2019 and 2021. In addition, Atalanta have been runners-up in the Coppa Italia three times during his tenure.

Despite becoming something of a Champions League regular in recent seasons, Atalanta’s crowning glory came last season, with a win in the Europa League final giving them just their second ever major trophy (after a Coppa Italia in 1962/63).

Players to watch: Ederson, Ademola Lookman, Charles De Ketelaere, Mateo Retegui.

Match facts

19:15 , Chris Wilson

Arsenal will be the fifth English side that Atalanta have met in major European competition, after Everton (W2), Man City (D1 L1), Liverpool (W2 L2) and Man Utd (D1 L1). The Bergamo-based side beat Liverpool over two legs last season in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

Atalanta’s last four UEFA Champions…