On 13 September after a break for the National team of Russia matches MD 9 of the Russian Premier League kicked-off. Zenit beat Arsenal 3:1 in St.Petersburg.

The quick goal for Zenit was scored by Dzyuba in the 5^th minute of the game. It was a well-placed headshot. The home team had a chance to extend their lead after a set-play, but this time Arsenal goalkeeper managed to save a kick of Serdar Azmoun from the 11-meter mark.

In the beginning of the second half the players from Tula managed to equalize. Kantemir Berkhamov scored after a direct free kick. But Zenit won this game after Sebastian Driussi managed to perform the second kick from 11-meter mark in this game. And Oleg Shatov scored the final goal.

The Player of the Match was announced Artem Dzyuba who scored the first goal.