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Former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson speaking to BBC Radio Five Live after the Gunners’ win over Sevilla: “Very dominant functionality from Arsenal. They moved the ball well and created chances with great passing movements.
“The passes I discovered were perfect, very ‘Arsenal-like’ in terms of how they were scored, Martinelli’s running with the ball, dynamic speed and determination were key for Arsenal tonight. Actually, it made life a lot easier, but let’s not forget how bad Sevilla were in the first half. They just didn’t show up to play a game and they’re going home from passes really disappointed in themselves.
“It’s about relieving the tension of the last two Champions League games. If they’re close, those games start to get vital, so the preparation around them can start to distract you from vital Premier League matches.
“Whereas I think Arsenal can go ahead and concentrate on the Premier League and then move on to Champions League fixtures as they get closer to qualifying for the next round [with one more point needed]. “