Arsenal defeated PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash taking a crucial lead back to England.

Arsenal rose to the challenge set by Mikel Arteta as they thrashed PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in their Champions League round of 16 first leg showdown. Prior to the clash at the Philips Stadion, the Gunners boss had urged his side to take a strong step on the European stage after seeing their Premier League title bid falter in recent weeks.

ARSENAL smashed six records as they produced a seven-star display against PSV last night. Mikel Arteta’s men battered the Dutch kings 7-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash

Arsenal romped to a 7-1 victory in their Champions League last 16 first leg meeting with PSV in Holland, with Gunners whizkid Ethan Nwaneri playing a starring role for Mikel Arteta's men

Arsenal can have one eye on the Champions League quarter-finals after a sensational display against PSV on Tuesday night. The Gunners beat the Dutch side 7-1 in Eindhoven on a remarkable night, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side in complete control of the last-16 tie ahead of next week’s second leg in north London.