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Arsenal maintained their perfect start to this season’s Champions League by beating Slavia Prague 3-0 at the Fortuna Arena.

Mikel Merino, tasked with playing as an emergency No9, scored twice and Bukayo Saka slotted a penalty.

The Gunners have now won 10 games in a row in all competitions, while this was also their eight clean sheet on the spin.

Mikel Arteta’s side are currently top of the Champions League table with four wins from their opening four games.

Simon Collings rated the Arsenal players in action against Slavia Prague...

David Raya 6

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