Saka created Arsenal’s first two goals, with his 10th-minute corner headed home by Gabriel, before the England winger laid it on a plate for Trossard to tuck in a second before the half-hour. In so doing, Saka became the first player to reach double figures for assists across Europe's top five leagues.

Arsenal will look to continue their recent upturn when they travel across London to West Ham on what could be a big weekend in the Premier League title race.Leaders Liverpool host ailing champions Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday and the prospects of their two biggest rivals for glory taking points off one another means Arsenal will want to take full advantage.