Arsenal took a major step towards the knockout stages of the Champions League as they eased to a 2-0 win over Sevilla. It was a strong response from Arsenal to what has been a tough run, with defeats to West Ham and Newcastle and controversy after Mikel Arteta's comments following that result at St. James' Park.
The Gunners would have booked their place in the last-16 with two games to spare had their victory here been matched by a Lens win over PSV, but the Dutch side delayed that particular achievement with three points of their own. That will not bother Mikel Arteta too much, with Arsenal well on track to secure top spot in Group B.
Leandro Trossard put the hosts in front in the first-half and Bukayo Saka doubled the advantage after the break as Arsenal eased to a comfortable win. The Gunners have a four-point advantage over PSV and Lens, heading into their final two group-stage matches against those sides.
