Arsenal set about restoring breathing space and Hermansen produced a fine double save to deny Gabriel and then Riccardo Calafiori, with Timber blazing over. Moments later, Saka’s blocked shot fell into the path of Trossard, but his poked effort hit a post.

Leandro Trossard erased the memory of his red card last week as he played a crucial role in Arsenal's 4-2 Premier League win over Leicester City after the Londoners had somehow squandered a two-goal lead on Saturday.