LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Arsenal faced their first defeat this season as Lens made a comeback to beat the Premier League giants 2-1 in a Champions League group stage match on Tuesday.
Although Gabriel Jesus initially put the Gunners ahead, goals from Adrien Thomasson and Elye Wahi secured a memorable victory for the French club.
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Following the match, Ligue 1 didn’t miss the opportunity to taunt Arsenal, posting a photo of Thomasson celebrating his goal with the caption, “Farmers League Strikes Again.”
This jibe references the ongoing rivalry among football leagues in Europe, with Ligue 1 often being labeled as the “Farmers League” by critics who consider it less competitive than other top European leagues.
Arsenal will return to Premier League action on Sunday as they face league leaders Manchester City.