Thierry Henry, the Arsenal legend, was impressed by Arsenal’s star display against Sevilla last night, where a player delivered his finest performance this season.

Last night’s Champions League clash witnessed a stellar performance from an Arsenal forward, marking his best display of the season. The Gunners dominated against Sevilla, with Martinelli and Saka playing pivotal roles in the attacking third. Trossard opened the scoring in the 29th minute, assisted by Saka, while Saka netted a goal after a brilliant through ball from Martinelli.

The match showcased Arsenal’s dominance, limiting Sevilla to a solitary attempt on goal. Martinelli’s standout performance against Sevilla’s defense included an impressive 11 duels won and nine successful dribbles. Over 81 minutes, he made 70 touches with an 85% passing accuracy, attempting 12 crosses, despite the absence of a clear focal point in the front line.

This victory propels Arsenal to nine points in their group, securing a four-point lead over PSV Eindhoven and Lens. A win against Lens after the international break would guarantee their spot in the round of 16 with the top position. Despite a minor setback with a 2-1 loss at Lens earlier in the season, Arsenal rebounded strongly by defeating Sevilla in consecutive games.

Looking ahead, Mikel Arteta’s side will face Burnley at home in the Premier League, poised to secure another comfortable victory. The positive momentum from their Champions League success positions Arsenal favorably in both domestic and European competitions.