David Raya’s incredible double save from Mateo Retegui’s penalty ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in Bergamo. But the Gunners cannot rely solely on the Spaniard to stop Erling Haaland, with centre-halves Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba key to stifling the free-scoring Norwegian.

Atalanta had the opportunity to take the lead six minutes into the second half when Ederson was brought down by Thomas Partey inside the area

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta risked getting himself in a spot of bother after appearing to mock the referee in the draw with Atalanta. In the opening fixture of the new Champions League season under the revised format, Arsenal played out a 0-0 with the Europa League winners.