24 Nov 2011

Arsenal through in Europe

11:00 am on 24 November 2011

The English football club Arsenal have reached the knockout rounds of the European Champions League for the 12th successive season following a 2-1 win over German side Borussia Dortmund in London.

Robin van Persie scored twice for the Gunners who finish top of the their group with a game to spare.

Meanwhile Chelsea conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 at Bayer Leverkusen on Germany.

Chelsea are now second equal with Valencia in their group and will have to beat the Spanish side in their last match to make sure of reacjing the knockout stage.

Defending champs Barcelona beat AC Miland 3-2.