Gunners are all but guaranteed a place in the last 16 after a professional performance against Club Brugge

Mikel Arteta hailed Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke after they fired Arsenal to victory over Club Brugge.

Madueke opened the scoring midway through the first half with a brilliant solo goal that went in off the crossbar.

The winger added a second shortly after the break, before Martinelli wrapped up the win with his own great goal.

Arsenal have now won all six of their games in this season’s Champions League and they have all but guaranteed a top-eight finish - and a bye to the last 16.

“Madueke and Martinelli were outstanding today, the level of threat and two finishes - spectacular,” Arteta told TNT Sports.

"We know how difficult the Champions League is, and to win away from home especially with that many players out, it makes it bigger.

“Right now it is about managing the situations we have in the backline, some players were there but could not play more than 45 or 30 minutes. To manage that has been tough.

“But with the attitude that the players have, I know that if I ask anyone to play there then they could do it, and they have done a great job.

“Christian Norgaard is someone who probably prepares the best out of all of them. He is someone who makes all of us better every single day.

“He can play in any position, whether he plays more or less minutes, his attitude is immaculate, a really good example for all of us.”

Arsenal’s injury issues show no signs of slowing day and Jurrien Timber was added to their casualty list after he missed this game in Bruges.

There was some positive news, though, as Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to make his first appearance since January.

The Brazilian has been out of action since then with a knee injury, but looked sharp and hit the crossbar during his 30-minute cameo.

“Jesus back after 11 months, to see him perform in the manner he did was really positive,” Arteta added.

“There is a moment where you are all alone almost and you have to go through pain and uncertainty.

“He has gone through that a few times in his career, and it shows his mental toughness and how much he loves to play football. We are delighted to have him back.” (The Standard)

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