Manager Mikel Arteta called the win “very significant” but admitted it was only a stepping stone and not the final destination for his side — a point which was driven home by another lackluster performance in a 1-1 draw with a terribly poor Manchester United side on Sunday.

PSV Eindhoven takes on Arsenal in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup on Wednesday, March 12.

Following a huge 7-1 victory in last week's first leg, Mikel Arteta's side are all but assured of a Champions League quarter-final tie against one of the Madrid clubs next month. Tonight is simply a case of the Guuners staying professional, avoiding injuries and getting the job done.