Arsenal created a piece of small piece of Premier League history when they defeated arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
The Gunners triumphed over their north London neighbours thanks to a second half header from centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes and a stout defensive performance.
It was their third consecutive away victory over Spurs, something they had never previously achieved in the Premier League – and hadn’t done since 1953.
“It’s unbelievable,” Mikel Arteta told BBC Match of the Day after the final whistle. “I don’t know when it happened in our history.
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“After the international break, we had a few blows. How the team reacted was magnificent. It showed a lot of maturity from the team.
“When they get into the final third, it’s very difficult because they have a structure. We were missing vital players and we had to react to that. I’m very pleased.
“We had to adjust and use different players and qualities. I was hoping they would do something with the ball and we did it. Sometimes better than others. They are a really good side.
“When we have to defend in deeper areas, we did it really well. There are things to improve but we have another victory here and it’s huge. I know how our supporters will feel about this so enjoy it.”
Next up for Arsenal is a trip to Bergamo where they will face Atalanta in the Champions League on Thursday before travelling to Manchester City for a huge Premier League clash next Sunday.
