India, Oct. 22 -- Seconds after he had scored, Gabriel got a vital touch to deflect Giuliano Simeone's shot for a corner-kick. It showed how efficient Arsenal were in both boxes at Emirates on Tuesday. In the next 13 minutes, they scored three more to dismantle Atletico Madrid and become the first team in Champions League history to notch up seven consecutive wins against Spanish clubs.

Two goals from set-plays - Gabriel's header was their ninth of the season, as per Premier League's X handle - and a brilliant finish from Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal added a brace from Viktor Gyokeres. Scruffy poacher's goals both, they were rewards for the Swede's industry and ended a barren run of nine games for club and country.

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