Not for a moment did the six goal margin Arsenal built for themselves in the first leg look under threat. The opportunity presented itself for him to indulge his unconventional desire to deploy as many left backs as one football team could hold.

By the time that was going on, most Arsenal fans were on their way home or in the local pubs watching on to see who their opponents would be in the next chapter of this Champions League series. Arsenal’s half of the draw in their post-PSV world takes them into the realms they have not been for a long while.

Arteta is focused, driven and understands the situation they are in. Not every game will be a high or win, but it could help them with their ultimate goal, which this season is now winning the Champions League.

Arsenal has been handed an early boost as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. After securing their place in the next round with a dominant win over PSV, Mikel Arteta’s side will now face Los Blancos,