Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s squad depth after resting key trio

Arteta was able to rotate his squad for Tuesday’s 2-0 league phase win over Olympiacos with a stacked bench including Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks with substitutes Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s strength in depth makes them better equipped to go even further in this season’s Champions League.

The Gunners reached the semi-finals last term before bowing out to eventual winners Paris St Germain.