Arsenal held to goalless draw

Arsenal football club were held to a goalless draw against Turkish side Besiktas in the first leg of the Champions League qualifying stages. The game was an open game and both sides had changes to win the game but neither side took their changes. In the 80th minute Arsenal and Walsh midfielder was sent off for a second bookable offence. Besiktas manager Slaven Bilic was sent to the dug out in the final minutes of the game. Following the game Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reported that he was target by fans who was throwing bottles at him.

Following the game Salven Bilic said “I have apologised to Mr Wenger and the referee. I just wasn't happy with some of the decisions. No hard feelings - I made a mistake.

"Maybe I overreacted in that situation but nothing serious happened. I see no reason for me not to be in the dugout in London.