“We’re coming at it at a slightly different angle but the mentality is still the same – to be ruthless and dominate as much as we can.

“It is difficult, every player wants to play. The mentality is always to be on the pitch, affect games and earn your place. I’m doing what I can, enjoying what I’m doing.

“I am always happy to score, to affect games and be having fun on the pitch and expressing myself.”

There were just seven minutes and 18 seconds between Jurriën Timber giving Arsenal the lead and Bukayo Saka making it 3-0.

The Gunners have so much strength in depth that Arteta must be aiming for that Champions League trophy this time around.

“It’s difficult in the Champions League – Lille are a brilliant team,” Arteta said.

“But winning helps – the energy will be good when we start to prepare the Sunday game.”