Arsenal: Why 2-2 Champions League draw with PSG means the Gunners are more than likely to finish second in Group A

ALEX IWOBI'S late own goal in Arsenal's 2-2 Champions League draw with PSG did not just cost the Gunners victory – it also looks more than likely it has cost them top spot in Group A.

Arsenal might have a better goal difference, but in the Champions League that only kicks in after head-to-heads between the level teams.

GROUP A TABLE

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In tie breakers, Europe's elite competition ranks teams on head-to-head first, meaning that because of the 1-1 draw when the teams met in September, PSG will be ranked ahead of Arsenal because of the extra away goal.

The Gunners, though, do have a glimmer of hope going into the last round of fixtures of Group A.

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On December 6, Arsenal face Basel in Switzerland, while PSG take on Ludogorets at home.

The only way Arsenal can finish top of their group ahead of PSG is if they better PSG's result on the final day if the French side lose or draw against Ludogorets.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said after the game: "It’s frustrating because were a bit passive on that corner and we ended up conceding an own-goal.

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“The frustrating thing was that (goalkeeper David) Ospina was behind Iwobi, who is certainly the most disappointed by what happened to him.

“But it’s part of the game and we have to take it on the chin and support Alex.”