I knew it was coming – Mikel Arteta makes light of Arsenal goal rush

It marked a remarkable reversal in fortunes for Arteta’s previously goal-shy side.

Mikel Arteta and his players applaud the Arsenal fans after hammering PSV Eindhoven (Peter Lous/PA)

Mikel Arteta joked that he knew Arsenal would put seven past PSV Eindhoven as he hailed an historic and unbelievable night for his players that all but secures their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

A double from Martin Odegaard and individual strikes by Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori sent Arsenal on their way to a thumping 7-1 triumph – their biggest away win in the Champions League.