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Arsenal reclaimed their seat at the top table of European football, and well before the final whistle, they could relax in comfort. While Mikel Arteta's players may face tougher challenges as they progress in this season's competition, their slick and clinical performance is a promising sign. PSV Eindhoven, the opposition of the night, admirably attempted to match Arsenal's pace and intent but ultimately had no answer.

If this is the level of competition in Group B, it wouldn't be surprising to see qualification secured long before the final match.

Goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus effectively settled the contest before halftime. What's encouraging for Arteta is that even during a relatively quiet second half, Arsenal's determination remained unwavering. They earned the icing on the cake when the exceptional Martin Ødegaard skillfully found the far corner of the net with 20 minutes remaining, dispelling any concerns that his absence from this level might lead to stage fright."