Arsenal put in a commanding performance to keep their Champions League campaign perfect with victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates.
Two goals for Viktor Gyokeres, a header from Gabriel and a wonderful finish from Gabriel Martinelli sealed the 4-0 win to give Mikel Arteta’s side nine points from three games.
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Despite the wide scoreline, it was 0-0 at half-time after Eberechi Eze had hit the crossbar with a deflected shot and Atleti went close after a rare error from David Raya. Julian Alvarez hit the bar in the second half from distance, but then Arsenal went on to score four goals in 14 minutes.
Art De Roche and Mark Carey break down the action from the Emirates.
What does this win say about Arsenal?
Energy and momentum are vital in football.
Considering how Arsenal dominated the first half, while it wasn’t expected, the fact the goals flowed as they did after the first went in wasn’t a major surprise. Even against a team with as strong a reputation as Atletico.
Four goals came in 14 second-half minutes and started in familiar fashion with a
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