Nelson gets Arsenal off to winning start against Porto

Reiss Nelson scored the only goal of the match as Arsenal opened their campaign with a narrow victory over FC Porto at Borehamwood.

Chuba Akpom came closest to breaking the deadlock for the Gunners before half-time, while Federico Varela and Luis Palahares threatened for the visitors.

But it was Nelson, the PL2 Player of the Month for August, who made the difference, finishing off a sweeping move with a curling 20-yard shot past Diogo Costa on 51 minutes.

The win lifts Arsenal into second place in Group E, level on points with their beaten opponents, who have played a match more.

Reading lie fourth, level with third-placed Bayern Munich, who have yet to play.

Watch Nelson's winner

Next fixtures

Arsenal: 20 Nov v Swansea City (A) PL2
Porto: 26 Jan v Bayern Munich (A) PL International Cup