Mikel Arteta hailed the best away European performance of his reign as Arsenal claimed their biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003.
“For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta.
“The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy.
“The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.”
“We spoke about it before the game. We know this season they’ve been a top team but we believe in ourselves and we just needed to be us” Bukayo Saka said and added,
“We played with confidence. Everyone was top and anyone could have got this [the player of the match award].
“I’m really proud of all the boys today. This is where we belong so we showed the level we can play at and we need to continue playing like this.”
