It made any high-scoring predictions for Tuesday’s meeting with PSV seem fanciful but as manager Mikel Arteta said in his post-match press conference, “That’s the beauty of football.” Advertisement The 7-1 win in the first leg of a Champions League round of 16 tie was the first time Arsenal had scored that many goals in a single match under Arteta.

Arsenal arrived in the Netherlands ready to break out of a goal slump, and Mikel Arteta was thrilled by his Gunners' 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie.

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As Arsenal navigate the final stretch of the season, aiming for Champions League glory while not giving up their title chase in the Premier League, they will have one eye on the summer transfer window.

I knew it was coming’ - After failing to score in three of their last four games, the Gunners put seven past PSV Eindhoven.

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Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s record 7-1 Champions League win over PSV but insists the focus must remain on sustaining momentum ahead of a crucial period.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty

Asked whether his team had just secured another landmark moment, Arteta said: "It's very significant but it's just to put yourself in a really strong position to go through to the

Mikel Arteta has been in the Arsenal hot seat for over five years and his managerial credentials were clear for all to see in the Gunners' dressing room, according to Petr Cech