It is difficult to express just how big a victory for Arsenal that is. Any North London Derby has stakes; it creates a feeling inside in the lead-up that becomes all-consuming.

The fear of being on the receiving end of the wrong result can almost be worse than the elation when you win. Yet for Arsenal, this was a massive moment in their season and by far the biggest win of the campaign.

It was evident from how Mikel Arteta spoke after the game just how much the pain from the draw with Wolves had impacted his psyche, even his coaching colleagues, too. He spoke of himself and those around him, just like the players, needing ‘love’ and ‘support’.

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“I am very, very proud and very happy,” he said. “Not [just] for today, but what happened in the last three days because we said, ‘OK, let's love the players...