FC Zurich vs Arsenal will not only be remembered for the fact the Gunners won their opening UEFA Europa League game upon their return but for the sad news that unfortunately overshadowed the whole match and occasion.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death was announced just after 6pm on Thursday, September 8, 2022, after it had been revealed earlier during the day that she was under 'medical supervision' at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Her son Charles is now King Charles III as a result of this national tragedy. As the country enters a 12-day period of national mourning, sporting events over the weekend are likely to be postponed, meaning both the men's and women's sides are not likely to play out their fixtures against Everton and Man City, respectively.
Therefore, this win in Switzerland courtesy of goals from youngster Marquinhos and second-choice striker Eddie Nketiah may be the north Londoners' last taste of action until the PSV and Brentford games next week for Mikel Arteta's side. With these extraordinary circumstances taken into account, football.london looks into how the national media reported on Arsenal's win over Zurich while the news about the Queen circulated across the world.
