Arsenal 4-1 CSKA Moscow: 3 things that went right for the Gunners

Arsenal FC v CSKA Moskva - UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Leg One — Lacazette scores Arsenal's fourth to make it 4-1

A mesmerising first-half performance from Arsenal put them in firm control of their Europa League tie with CSKA Moscow. A brace from both Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette saw the Gunners thrash their Russian opponents 4-1, with all the goals being scored in the first half.

Lacazette may have scored a double, but it was Ramsey who would steal the headlines after an almost perfect performance.

The Welshman opened the scoring with a nice sweeping finish high into the net, but it was his second that was applauded all over the world. It was an exquisite goal from Ramsey. Mesut Ozil found the midfielder with a beautiful delivery in the box and his audacious flick looped over Igor Akinfeev and in.

Here are three things that went right for the Gunners in their match against CSKA Moscow:

#3 Ozil ran the show

Despite often being criticised for his languid style, there is no doubt about it that Ozil is a wonderful footballer, and nights like yesterday only proved that even further.

The German was superb and put in a fine passing display, earning himself two assists in the process. Firstly with a perfectly timed defence-splitting pass to set up Ramsey for his impressive volley, and secondly with a cross from the by-line right to Lacazette’s feet for his second of the evening and Arsenal’s fourth.

Not only that, the German also won Arsenal the penalty that Lacazette put away to send Arsenal 2-1 up, at a crucial point in the game.

Furthermore, with Arsenal just needing to comfortably see the game out towards the end, Ozil roamed the pitch and made sure Arsenal kept possession and slowed the game down.

And to top it all off, it all seemed effortless for the Arsenal midfielder. He cut through the CSKA defence on numerous occasions with ease, and could have assisted even more.

He was just absolutely faultless, and Arsenal fans can have no complaints about his level of effort or performance in big matches after last night, along with his away performance against AC Milan.