Arsenal took a big step towards qualifying for the Europa League knockout stage with a slender win at Bodo/Glimt.
The winner came after Bukayo Saka combined with impressive midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga and his toe-poked effort hit a defender before ricocheting back off his chin and past the helpless goalkeeper.
Bodo/Glimt came into the game with a 14-game winning streak at home in Europe and they were spurred on by a boisterous crowd, but they were guilty of missing a number of clear-cut opportunities.
Amahl Pellegrino skewed wide when through on goal in the first half, while Runar Espejord placed over when eight yards out in the second.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta later said: "I'm really happy with the win against a team that has won the last 14 games here at home. It's not a coincidence. We were expecting a really tough night here and we made a lot of changes again but I'm delighted to find a way to win. To do that under any circumstances is a real positive for me and the team.
"They are really fast and the turnovers and giving away of the ball that you don't usually expect. The ball was leaping and it was out of your feet and you give it away and the game becomes so fast. I'm happy, but at the same time we have to improve a lot.
“At the moment that is it and that is the mentality that we are building. Today there were moments where we had to suffer and we lost too many duels in the middle of the park but the way the boys are trying and their hunger to win is there and you can notice that."
