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Arsenal had a great night in Eindhoven, winning 7-1 against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. This big win made Arsenal the first team in Champions League history to score seven goals away from home in the knockout stages.
The win came as a huge boost for Arsenal, especially after struggling to score in their last two games, which included a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest and a 1-0 loss to West Ham. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was happy with the victory but said the main focus is still on moving to the next round of the competition.
"This win gives us joy, confidence, and belief," Arteta said. "But we have bigger goals than just breaking records. The most important thing is that we are in a good position to move to the next round, but we still have work to do in London next week."
The victory was Arsenal's biggest win since beating Newcastle 7-3 in the Premier League 13 years ago. Six players scored in the match, with Martin Ødegaard scoring two goals. Other scorers included Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino, Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard, and Riccardo Calafiori.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice praised the team, saying their hard work and energy led to the big win. "We’ve been playing well all season, and today everything came together," Rice said. "We showed the drive and hunger needed for knockout games."
Former player and BBC pundit Chris Sutton also praised Arsenal's performance, calling their finishing ruthless and their play in the final third excellent. He also mentioned the strong center-back pairing of Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba.
Although Arsenal didn’t have a traditional striker due to injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, the team proved they could still be dangerous in attack. This big win puts Arsenal in a strong position for the next round, with the second leg against PSV Eindhoven to take place in London next week.
Arsenal fans are now looking forward to potentially facing Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the next round, after Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Atletico. The second leg of that match will happen next week, and Arsenal will be hoping to keep their great form going.
In conclusion, Arsenal’s 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven was a historic win that boosted their chances of advancing to the next round. With confidence back, Arsenal is ready for the challenges ahead.
