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'They want to make the difference': Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal youngsters and praises their 'real personality' after they enjoyed starring role in heavy Europa League win over Molde

Mikel Arteta has saluted the efforts of his Arsenal youngsters after the emphatic Europa League victory against Molde on Thursday.

Joe Willock, 21, starred at the Emirates and scored, with Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka also handed the chance to impress on the European stage once again.

The result saw a nervy Arsenal tighten their grip on the group and edge ever closer to qualification, and boss Arteta was full of praise for the more inexperienced members of his ranks.

Joe Willock enjoyed a starring role in Arsenal's heavy Europa League victory against Molde
Boss Mikel Arteta has saluted the 'real personality' of the younger players in his Arsenal squad

He told BT Sport: 'It was really important for us to win tonight and go top of the group.