Every word Mikel Arteta said on Arsenal Champions League return, Raya over Ramsdale and Saka

Was that the perfect night?

It was a beautiful night after such a long time. We wanted to produce the right performance to win the game. It was great to see the atmosphere and the Champions League music. Everyone was getting a bit emotional before it. We showed in both boxes today I think we were exceptional. That was the difference today I think.

Were you emotional?

I was yeah. I was really excited about it. I wanted to control and not show that too much, but I was really excited. The journey started last year when we earned the right to be in this competition which is where we have to be as a club. Now we have to produce what we have to produce to stay at this level.

Is there more to come despite the good performance?

I agree. Especially from box to box there are things we should have done much, much better. That’s every single day you have to be at it. You have to be really analytical to try to improve. At the same time credit to the boys, to play the way they played in certain moments and score four goals in the Champions League against a team that hasn’t lost all season. Credit to them.

Were you happy to see the way the players managed their emotions on such a big night?

I could sense that. I think we rode that energy and emotion in the right way. Talking about the enjoyment. Obviously we have to compete at this level, but you have to enjoy them because I think at the end that’s what is going to be, a memory.

Was it a blessing to be away from the low blocks of the Premeir League and attack more?

Obviously every opponent brings different challenges. When you score early in the game that helps and that hasn’t been the case too much this season. That’s why we’ve had to face teams in other ways as well. But certainly when