A second-half masterclass from the Gunners swept past Diego Simeone’s shellshocked side, with goals from Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli and a much-needed Viktor Gyokeres double

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid). Attempt blocked. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Substitution, Arsenal. Ben White replaces Jurriën Timber. Substitution, Arsenal. Mikel Merino replaces Viktor Gyökeres.

Arteta was undertaking his coaching badges during the 2015-16 season, his final season as a player at Arsenal, before joining City where he met Nicolas Jover, who would later become set-piece coach at Brentford before joining Arsenal in 2021, less than two years after Arteta became manager.

From Chelsea's 15 goals conceded in 2004-05, to Cagliari's 11-goal season in 1969-70, these are the records Arsenal are chasing

Match report as Arsenal blow away Diego Simeones Atletico Madrid with four goals in 13 minutes; Gabriel gave the Gunners the lead from Declan Rices free-kick before Gabriel Martinelli doubled the lead;