In this instance, Declan Rice filled the number six role, while Mikel Merino moved back from his position as centre-forward to number eight - laying down a clear hint as to where he may be deployed against PSG. Leandro Trossard took on the striker's duties and responded by scoring twice on the day.

Four goals on the road is never something to be taken for granted, even if for Arsenal, the Premier League is acting as something of an unwanted distraction and even a threat to Mikel Arteta’s players.

He's certainly ready to play...'