Arsenal went to the Champions League with a 2-1 win against Girona on Wednesday evening.
Despite a strong start of the Gunners, it was Girona who scored first, with Arnaut Danjuma using in the 28th minute from a passage of Juanpe to end Neto.
Arsenal reacted quickly and glossly composed by Jorginhos after Thomas Partey had been brought to the penalty area.
The visitors checked the second half, dominated the property and made most of the opportunities.
Ethan Nwaneri, already the second language English goal scorer in the history of the Champions League, created the moment of magic in the 42nd minute, cut off inside and ripped into the back corner.
Leandro Trossard hit the crossbar shortly before half -time when arsenal pressed to a third.
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And they could have had it with a few minutes after a Girona handball gave the Gunners another penalty.
Raheem Sterling appeared, but saw his efforts saved and reflected on his difficult time with the North London Club this season.
After the game, Areta said: “Really good at the moment. Things are going well.
“We won the last four games in the Champions League, but winning in this competition is very demanding, but overall the team was very consistent, regardless of all the problems with which they were confronted.
“Hopefully more belief in this dressing cabin that we are a good team and can compete against each other and still perform and win games.”
Before Arsenal’s victory against Girona, the reports broke that the association had rejected an offer of £ 60 million for Ollie Watkins.
It comes to Arteta, who admits that his site needs a new striker, but she refused to comment on this matter.
He added: “I can’t talk about it. My trust is that we have a fantastic club that always works to try to improve us. Let’s see what happens. “
