Arsenal secured a 3-2 victory over Kairat this evening, surviving a late scare to seal the points at the Emirates. However, Kairat responded in surprising fashion by equalising from the penalty spot, briefly disrupting Arsenal’s rhythm and forcing a reaction. Gabriel Jesus later found the net, but his effort was ruled out for offside, preventing Arsenal from extending their lead further. That decision kept Kairat in the contest, and the visitors capitalised by pulling a goal back through Ricardinho, creating a tense closing spell. Despite the late pressure, Arsenal managed the final minutes effectively and ensured the points stayed in north London, closing out the match as deserved winners.