During the season of indulgence, this certainly provided Mikel Arteta with some food for thought.
Not necessarily just the result; this Arsenal's first victory in eight Premier League matches - but, rather, how his team managed it.
Out went Gabriel, David Luiz and Willian for a myriad of Covid and illness related reasons - and in came inexperienced trio Gabriel Martinelli, Emile Smith-Rowe and Pablo Mari.
Inexperienced trio Emile Smith-Rowe, Pablo Mari and Gabriel Martinelli all started
When Smith Rowe was substituted in the 65th minute, he was replaced by fellow academy youngster Joe Willock as Arteta put faith in his fledglings.