Arsenal secured a significant Champions League win by thrashing Atletico Madrid 4-0 today. After a goalless first half, Gabriel headed home a free kick and Gabriel Martinelli curled in off the post. Viktor Gyokeres then scored twice in four minutes to give the hosts a thumping victory in north London.

Atletico's past performances in the Champions League suggest they are no longer the sort of team who can grit and grind with Arsenal, who will back themselves to hold onto any lead in what could be a tempestuous match. Pick: Arsenal 1, Atletico Madrid 0

McManaman believes that Arsenal’s summer spending on the likes of Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke has given them the strongest squad in the Champions League across the board, with more quality in depth than their illustrious rivals.

The Gunners lead the Premier League ahead of Matchweek 9, and they continue to rely on a sturdy defence along with set-piece excellence to get past teams. Arsenal also create chances through wing play and pressing, which may not result in the prettiest of football, but its effectiveness is without question, according to Johnson.

Finally off the mark with their first victory of the league phase, if things came to a close today, Athletic Club would be through to the knockouts.

Arsenal is challenging for domestic and European silverware with Jurrien Timber one of the Gunners' best performers.

Matchday 3 gave us goals galore and statement wins, led by Barcelona's fearless youth and Arsenal's ruthless form.

BBC Sport looks at the emerging wonderkids that announced themselves as Europe's brightest stars in the Champions League this week.