Arteta, Raya, Jova and Cana: Arsenal's A-team 

Arsenal’s Catalan goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana was also recruited from Brentford within a week of Arteta being appointed manager just over three years ago. He is also integral.

A-TEAM: Arsenal's Leandro Trossard scores their side's third goal at the Emirates Stadium. Pic: Thomas Ash

GOALKEEPER David Raya and his fellow Arsenal defenders left the stadium celebrating their clean sheet bonus and the knowledge they had played an integral part in all five goals. Set piece coach Nicolas Jova further enhanced his reputation and pay packet as the architect of at least two of the goals which were rehearsed ad infinitum on last week's winter break to Dubai.

Like Raya, Jova used to ply his trade at Brentford. The coach came to Arsenal via a spell working alongside Gunners manager Mikel Arteta in Pep Guardiola’s renowned coaching set-up at Manchester City. Now, based on this return to form and the stats of the season so far, the pieces of the puzzle, with this unique link back to Brentford, are all falling into place.