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Arsenal's Champions League hat-trick hero Lucas Perez has a scent for goals, insists Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger praised Lucas Perez's scent for goals after the forward's hat-trick against Basle saw Arsenal finish top of their Champions League group.

Perez hit three goals as the Gunners wrapped up a comprehensive 4-1 victory in Switzerland, with Alex Iwobi adding the fourth and Seydou Doumbia grabbing a late consolation for the hosts.

The win, coupled with Paris St Germain only scraping a draw at home to Ludogorets, means Arsenal advance to the round of 16 as group winners for the first time since 2012.

Lucas Perez gave Arsenal the lead over Basle with a tap-in from Mesut Ozil's lay-off
Lucas Perez gave Arsenal the lead over Basle with a tap-in from Mesut Ozil's lay-off
Perez smashed home a second from close range as Arsenal made light work of Basle
Perez smashed home a second from close range as Arsenal made light work of Basle
The 28-year-old completed his hat-trick with a low finish into the corner in the second half
The 28-year-old completed his hat-trick with a low finish into the corner in the second half

Perez tapped home two goals within eight first-half minutes before completing his hat-trick with a well-taken effort just after the interval.