There have been many days in these last seven months when Mikel Arteta’s players have been obliged to grind towards victory, overpower opponents at corners, or sit tight in defence of slender leads – but not this time.

Declan Rice is called "The Horse" by his Arsenal team-mates and his performance in the 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen again showed why he has more than earned that nickname.

The Gunners and Leverkusen are level ahead of an intriguing second leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie.

Arsenal managed a 2-0 win to defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate in the Champions League round of 16. Mikel Arteta made a few changes for the clash with Viktor Gykeres, Leandro Trossard, Piero Hincapi and Ben White all being brought into the side.

Arsenal should feel the pressure as Premier League leaders. Instead, they look comfortable as a quadruple is in their sights.

It’s no longer just a fantasy. A quadruple of major trophies might just be on for Arsenal this season. Not that the players have time to think about it. Arsenal reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League by beating Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Tuesday for a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Dutch international Jurrien Timber was not spotted in training ahead of Arsenal's key UEFA Champions League last 16 clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal look to break the draw in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup on Tuesday, March 17 when they play the 2nd Leg.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed Eberechi Eze's ability to create "magical moments" after his wondergoal against Bayer Leverkusen.

There’s work for the Gunners to do in north London on Tuesday night.

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