Montpellier vs Arsenal highlights + Player Ratings

  Gunners secure a nervy win
Arsenal opened their Champions league campaign with a narrow victory over French champions Montpellier. Arsenal had to do it in the hard way as they came from behind to secure the win. Montpellier scored an early goal through a penalty which was awarded for a little juggle by Vermaelen on Belhanda. But the visitors were quick to respond as they scored two goals in the space of two minutes thanks to Podolski and Gervinho. Arsenal didn’t put forth the most convincing of performances, but their experience, or Montpellier’s lack thereof, led them to victory.
The second half saw the hosts rallied wave after wave of attacks, with lively winger Remi Cabella hitting...