Have Arsenal snapped the bargain of summer in unheralded Mosquera?

Cristhian Mosquera arrived at Arsenal from Valencia in the summer to little fanfare.

Arsenal's Cristhian Mosquera carries the ball during the Champions League win over Athletic Club at Estadio de San Mames  Pic: Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images 

“It is great to have him next to me, and I think he has a bright future ahead as well.” Jurrien Timber was full of praise for teammate Cristhian Mosquera following Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Athletic Club on Tuesday. The Basque giants were making their first appearance in the Champions League in 11 years, and sought to mark the occasion with a huge scalp to kick off the competition.

Athletic huffed, and they puffed, but failed to break the Arsenal resolve. Victory at San Mames made it four wins from their opening five matches, keeping a clean sheet in all four victories. The only goal they have conceded was a stunning Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick at Anfield last month.