It wasn't our best performance but we won - Mustafi

Arsenal defeated Olympiacos bya goal to nil last night in the Europa League.








The Gunners needed a late strike from Alexander Lacazette to seal the win against the Greek side.

It was tough game indeed for the north London side on the night.

Following the team's away form, many felt the game would come as another tough test for Arsenal.






Bukayo Saka provided the assist and Alexander Lacazette ensured Arsenal got the win and a vital away goal going into the second leg next week.

Arsenal will welcome Olympiacos next week to the Emirates, but before then, host Everton in the league this weekend.

Mikel Arteta won his first European game since he took charge of the team.

The former captain of Everton and Arsenal was appointed as a replacement for Unai Emery who wad fired late last year.

Arteta left his role as an assistant to Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola to resume duty on the touchline at the Emirates.

Speaking after the game, Mustafi who has been recently called upon by Arteta admitted the Gunners didn't play their best performance.

Sharing a selfie with national team mate, Bernd Leno.






He tweeted: Probably not our best performance, but we have been patient and will fly home with the important win 👊🏻 "