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Gabriel Jesus continued his rich vein of form in Champions League as Arsenal cruised into last 16 by thrashing Lens... and keeping the striker fit will be key to their hopes of Euro glory

Once Arsenal had sealed Champions League football after a six-year absence, there was a question quickly tumbling its way in September.

Yes, it is an achievement to be back on a stage so sought after. But: just how far can the Gunners go in this competition?

Very far, it turns out, if they follow in the same vein as the three displays at home in Europe this season.

Against PSV, Sevilla and Lens at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta has gone with a high line each time, to devastating effect.

The Dutch outfit were blown away 4-0 after three first-half goals, the Spanish side succumbed to two, and their French opponents on Wednesday night were annihilated 6-0.