Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal in ‘really strong position’ in Champions League - The result took Arsenal back up to third in the 36-team table with the top eight assured of avoiding a two-legged knockout clash.

Arsenal are almost guaranteed a spot in the Champions League round of 16 and a bye from the play-offs but Mikel Arteta joked he was still struggling with the permutations

In the immediate aftermath of Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury, Mikel Arteta said he would have to “be creative” in the England winger’s absence. The month that followed has been mixed. Five different players have started on the right wing: Gabriel Jesus,