Arsenal’s 7-1 demolition of PSV Eindhoven on March 4, 2025, rewrote Champions League history on the road. We break down the confirmed lineups, the key moments, and what this result means for Mikel Arteta’s squad.

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Match: PSV vs Arsenal ·
Date: 4 March 2025 ·
Final Score: PSV 1-7 Arsenal ·
Arsenal Formation: 4-3-3 ·
Arsenal Goalkeeper: David Raya ·
Arsenal Coach: Mikel Arteta

Quick snapshot

1Match Result
2Arsenal Lineup
3PSV Lineup
  • Goalkeeper: Walter Benítez (UEFA)
  • Key defenders: Malacia, Obispo, Perišić (UEFA)
  • Captain: Luuk de Jong (UEFA)
4Young Star
  • Max Dowman – 16 years old – Midfielder (UEFA lineup)
  • Not confirmed in matchday squad (UEFA lineup)

Six key facts frame the story:

Fact Value
Match date 4 March 2025 (UEFA)
Final score PSV 1-7 Arsenal (ESPN)
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta (Sky Sports)
Arsenal formation 4-3-3 (Sky Sports)
First Arsenal goal Jurrien Timber, 18th minute (Sky Sports)
Largest away win in UCL knockout stage history 7-goal margin (ESPN)

How to watch Arsenal v PSV live on TV?

Viewership details vary by region, but the match was widely available. In the United Kingdom, the game aired on TNT Sports, which secured Champions League broadcasting rights. For fans abroad, local broadcast partners listed on the official UEFA match page provide channel and streaming information.
The implication: fans need to verify their local broadcaster ahead of kick-off to avoid missing the action.

What channel is Arsenal today?

  • UK: TNT Sports (check Sky Sports match page for confirmed listings)
  • International: Consult your local UEFA-licensed broadcaster

What time is PSV vs Arsenal?

The match kicked off at the standard Champions League slot. Exact local time can be confirmed through the official UEFA fixture page (UEFA match center).

Bottom line: British viewers needed TNT Sports. International fans should check the UEFA broadcast guide for their region. The match time is fixed across time zones.

How was Arsenal vs. PSV?

Seven goals away from home in a Champions League knockout tie is unprecedented. Arsenal tore through PSV with a display of speed and precision, putting three goals past Walter Benítez in a devastating 13-minute spell late in the first half.

PSV 1-7 Arsenal (4 Mar, 2025) Final Score – ESPN (UK)

The scoring began when Jurrien Timber headed in from a corner in the 18th minute. Two minutes later, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri doubled the lead, becoming Arsenal’s youngest Champions League scorer. Mikel Merino added a third in the 31st minute before Noa Lang pulled one back for PSV from the penalty spot just before halftime. Arsenal then scored twice in the opening two minutes of the second half – Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard struck inside 120 seconds. Ødegaard completed his brace in the 73rd minute, and substitute Riccardo Calafiori finished the rout in the 85th minute.

  • Arsenal goals: Timber (18′), Nwaneri (21′), Merino (31′), Ødegaard (47′, 73′), Trossard (48′), Calafiori (85′) (Sky Sports)
  • PSV goal: Noa Lang (43′ pen) (Sky Sports)
  • Largest ever away win in UCL knockout stage (ESPN)
The upshot

Arsenal’s blistering second-half start turned a one-goal lead into a four-goal advantage inside three minutes. PSV, having knocked out Juventus in the previous round, had no answer to the visitors’ intensity.

Who is the 16 year old playing for Arsenal?

Social media buzzed with talk of Max Dowman, a 16-year-old midfielder widely described as a sensation in Arsenal’s youth academy. However, official UEFA documentation for the PSV match shows no player named Dowman on the team sheet.

Max Dowman: 16-Year-Old Sensation

  • Max Dowman is a 16-year-old midfielder in Arsenal’s academy
  • Not listed in the Arsenal squad for the PSV match (UEFA lineup)
  • Involvement vs PSV remains unconfirmed
What to watch

While Dowman’s TikTok presence has grown, Arsenal’s first-team depth means his competitive debut may still be some way off. The club has not commented on any immediate first-team plans for him.

Steps to watch the match replay or highlights

  1. Visit the official UEFA Champions League YouTube channel for full match highlights.
  2. Use your local broadcaster on-demand service – TNT Sports in the UK provides full 90-minute replays.
  3. Check ESPN’s match page (ESPN) for condensed video and stats.
  4. For lineups and live tracking, refer back to the Sky Sports team page (Sky Sports).

The pattern: these four steps give fans multiple reliable ways to revisit the record-breaking performance.

Timeline signal

The two legs of this Round of 16 tie created a clear narrative arc:

  • 4 March 2025 – First leg: PSV 1-7 Arsenal (ESPN)
  • 12 March 2025 – Second leg: Arsenal vs PSV at Emirates Stadium (lineups available on Sky Sports)

The result from the first leg all but decided the tie, but the return fixture still offers a chance for squad rotation and minutes for young players.

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Arsenal won 7-1 on 4 March 2025 (ESPN)
  • Arsenal lineup included David Raya, Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, Gabriel, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino – formation 4-3-3 (Sky Sports)
  • Martin Ødegaard scored a brace (Sky Sports)

What’s unclear

  • Exact kick-off time in local markets
  • Max Dowman’s involvement in the match (not in UEFA squad)
  • Full PSV lineup details beyond the starting XI
Additional sources

madaboutepl.net, ysscores.com

Mikel Arteta’s bold lineup choices paid off handsomely, and you can review the starting lineups for PSV vs Arsenal in our detailed breakdown.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Arsenal vs PSV?

PSV Eindhoven 1-7 Arsenal on 4 March 2025.

Who played goalkeeper for Arsenal in the match?

David Raya started in goal.

Who coached Arsenal in the match?

Mikel Arteta.

Was the match televised?

Yes, on TNT Sports in the UK and via local broadcasters worldwide.

Did Max Dowman play in the match?

No – the official UEFA lineup does not list him.

For PSV’s manager, Peter Bosz, the result is a harsh reminder of the gap between Eredivisie leaders and Europe’s elite. For Arsenal, the statement win validates Arteta’s aggressive lineup choices and breathes life into a season that had been damaged by domestic cup exits. The second leg may be a formality, but the work is not done: the quarterfinal draw awaits.