The first was a dribble up towards the box by Arsenal’s academy graduate, and the second was an off-the-ball run by Rice that resulted in him scoring a goal that was ruled out for offside.

Noah Lang pulled one back from the penalty spot, but Arsenal scored just seconds after the restart as Martin Odegaard restored their three-goal cushion. Leandro Trossard added another two minutes ...

Not every game will be a high or win, but it could help them with their ultimate goal, which this season is now winning the Champions League.

Arteta cut an opposite figure and, after two games without a goal, this was the perfect tonic for Arsenal. They will surely not been given this kind of space again, certainly not at Manchester ...