Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Martinelli, and an own goal by Jayden Bogle all contributed to their five goals in the first half alone.

After the interval, Ben White added a sixth, but despite their superiority, no further goals could be scored.

However, things weren’t all smiles for the Gunners at the end of the game, as Martinelli hobbled off the field in the 63rd minute and was replaced by Gabriel Jesus.

Saka was also substituted off at halftime, raising suspicions that he had also sustained an injury after being seen talking to the team physiotherapist after exiting the tunnel.

After the game, Mikel Arteta provided clarification, and it appears that both players will benefit.

‘He [Saka] was feeling a bit sick. As well we have Fabio [Vieira] who we needed to give minutes,’ the manager told Sky Sports.

‘We had a little issue with Gabi Martinelli. He had a little cut in his foot. We need to see how it is.’

When Arsenal plays Brentford on Saturday night, they have the opportunity to take the top spot in the standings. Should Liverpool and Man City draw on Sunday, they will remain there.

‘I loved the way the team played, the quality that we showed, the aggression as well with and without the ball, we were really determined from the beginning,’ Arteta added.

‘We were worried as this is a very tricky game against a team that has done really well against us and, some big teams as well, and we are really happy obviously winning with the amount of goals we scored and a clean sheet.’