Arsenal scored four goals in 14 minutes as they thrashed Atletico Madrid to continue their perfect start to the league phase of the Champions League.
The Gunners started the game quickly and Eberechi Eze's deflected shot hit the bar in the first half, while Atletico's Julian Alvarez nearly caught out David Raya with a long-range effort while the goalkeeper was stranded outside his area.
The rest of the first half was cagey and that carried on into the second 45 minutes initially, with supporters wondering where the opening would come from.
Centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes answered that question when he headed in Declan Rice's excellent free-kick in the 57th minute.
That started a devastating spell for Arsenal as the home side made their usually solid opponents suffer.
Gabriel Martinelli scored with a curled shot after a driving run from Myles Lewis-Skelly, before striker Viktor Gyokeres bundled in his first Arsenal goal for eight matches.
The Sweden international then got his second of the night three minutes later when he converted Gabriel's knockdown from another dangerous Arsenal corner.
The result means Arsenal have won their opening three games of the competition and have still yet to concede a goal.
Line-ups
Arsenal XI: David Raya, Rice, Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel, Eberechi Eze, Martín Zubimendi, Martinelli, Saliba, Saka, Timber, Lewis-Skelly
Subs: Christian Nørgaard, Trossard, Kepa, Merino, Ben White, Calafiori, Hincapie, Cristhian Mosquera, Tommy Setford, Nwaneri
Atletico XI: Oblak, Koke, Sørloth, Gimenez, Llorente, Le Normand, Dávid Hancko, N. Gonzalez, Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Barrios
Subs: Griezmann, Lenglet, Musso, Galan, Molina, Giacomo Raspadori, Gallagher, Álex Baena, Thiago Almada, Matteo Ruggeri, Marc Pubill, Carlos Martín
Walmorak
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Football fans should calm down, Victor is a good player, absolutely phenomenal 💪💪💪 The goal will come and fall like rain💯% Gabriel is a beast, what a player👌 Great performance by the entire Arsenal team. Keep pushing……trophies are certain this season 🎉🎉
lyfgreenya
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this guy must be the captain
Nesiya100
174
Rice is the centre of Arteta's set piece. Always delivering corners and freekicks
lyfgreenya
157
the era has began
Nesiya100
144
Never go to Emirates with the name Madrid
Davichi
121
Arsenal and set-piece goals are like 5&6 Simione said Atletico scores from set pieces too just like Arsenal but I guess he can tell the difference now. 😂😂🤣🙊
Adiiz
116
Atletico came to Emirates stadium just 4 nothing
youngfarmer_10
84
Declan Rice running riot via set pieces, a Madrid side humbled and Arsenal looking the real deal. We've been here before...But unlike the Real Madrid game back in April, this Arsenal team feels different. Four clean sheets in a row who is capable of scoring against them? The now have ten goals from set pieces this season. They also now have a striker with a huge confidence boost. Crystal Palace, Burnley, Slavia Prague and Sunderland next. Arsenal can go on a big run here.👌
Cakdelmrs
67
Arsenal defense will win them trophies this season,mark my words
lyfgreenya
67
they conceded 4 goals in 13 min what a master piece
cumbceims
55
the mistake athletico did was to come out for second half they should have run away [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
ballstar
53
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Kunkunmaster
49
if you no win for bet today ypu can neva win again
Felitech10
44
To score a goal against Arsenal now requires strong connection 🤣
07867emma
43
If they were facing Real Madrid they flex all their energy
vuwbcdeop
38
where are those guys from the sky sport especially that guy that nearly send Valencia to relegation. they said arsenal are corner kings ,throw in ,dark art specialist among many other things. what they felt to understand is the facts that arsenal are more dynamic today than the previous seasons especially towards end of arsene wenger tenure where some teams called arsenal mild ,babies etc. anyways they won't understand because the failed woefully as managers because of their lack of football insight. congratulations to arsenal for having different sets of profile players and a whole of squad depth come on you gunners unto the next
dougiefresh
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WHEN THE ASSIST🎯 IS BETTER THAN THE GOAL⚽️🥅. It seems like everybody FORGOT Lewis Skelly. He ran from his own half pass 4 Athletico players and passed to Martinelli at the perfect time for the 2nd goal. Come on, guys, let him know that we recognize his contribution.
goffrey
18
Look at how happy Saka and Rice are, seeing Gyokeres scoring goals for Arsenal This is Real Team Harmony❤
goffrey
15
During Arsenal’s Champions League game vs. Viktor Gyökeres’ former club Sporting last season, Gabriel appeared to do a similar celebration to Gyökeres’ after scoring. Today, they hit it together after they both scored in the same game ❤️
cumbceims
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No one is talking about lewis skelly brilliance for the second goal
CHBOY
13
When he wants to score he makes it a brace 🫶🫰
Ducdkmprty
12
As a man utd fan..i must say Arsenal is the one of the best team in the epl and world right now
dokabemrtu
12
let be Honest I am United Fan But Arsenal are In Good Sharp 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ayjazz1997
12
We are the masters of SET PIECES in the world 💓💓💓
goffrey
10
GABRIEL FROM A SET-PIECE! 1-0! #UCL
goffrey
10
#congratulations gunners🤩🥰
Wuwbcinpz
10
we start dominating Spain clubs one by one.it remains some people who are thinking that they are unbeatable
VIKINGSB
9
Laliga is toy soldiers to EPL after Arsenal humbled Real Madrid last season, and dismantled Atletico Madrid this season...
goffrey
9
Love it♥️
Richforever17
9
Gabriel is Beast and as for Masquera he’s always putting on 5 star performances whenever he’s in the game,what a team ❤️
vanbdilmos
8
Congratulations Gunners We Arsenal Football Club We Are Not The same Team that's playing for Arsenal in previous Year We are doing Everything to Show The World This is The real Arsenal Team You want to Support and Believe Me This Year Trophy is Coming
goffrey
8
The mask is ON!!!!!! Viktor Gyokeres with two goals in quick fashion 🤗🤗🤗
Adunoluwayemi
8
when will Isak end pre-cretch and start playing for Liverpool? it's getting too long. see our 150m player having no effect on the pitch
dougiefresh
8
• 4-0 win over Atletico • Three wins from three • Zero goals conceded Arsenal have put the Champions League on notice. 😤
goffrey
8
How is arsenal no 1-0 up ? The pressure has been massive, Atletico Madrid has not been able to connect 5 consecutive passes so far
goffrey
8
our new santi Cazorla 🔥
Yohabi1
8
The Spanish media refers to Arsenal as "London Bridge". You do not understand until you play them. Who on earth would have in-form Julian Alvarez cannot manage a shot on target? Who would thought a well organized and disciplined team like Atlantico Madrid would concede for against Arsenal? And Gyokeres? Critics say he's not on a score goals. They're beginning to get the rtight response. Another great performance by the Gunners
Tedbdelmoz
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Timber ,Gabriel, Luwi , Saliba 💪💪💪💪
Yiwcdmnpry
8
Congratulations Gunners for a wonderful victory against Atleti today with Gyokores netting a brace
lyfgreenya
8
atletico made 1 shot on target vs arsenal in 90 min what a good wall by arsenal
Arase
8
this is our year nobody can stop us💯
bijoy93
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Gabriel is no 1 defender now