28-year-old now thinks Arsenal are one of the best teams in Europe after playing against them

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PSV Eindhoven defender Philipp Mwene has called Arsenal one of the best teams in Europe after facing them last night.

The Gunners won 1-0 for the third game running as Granit Xhaka’s goal gave them all three points and secured Europa League progress.

Arsenal have won all four European games this season and speaking after the game, Mwene shared what it was like to face them.

He said: “We played against a very strong opponent tonight, one of the best in Europe.

“We did a pretty good job defending, they had a few chances but we stayed together and close. The one time we didn’t, they scored. We had chances to score too.

“The wingers and in midfield, they are very good on the ball, very quick, not just with the ball but also with their movements and thinking.

“You just have to be on top of your game and communicate a lot.”

Arsenal travel to Eindhoven next week for their fifth Europa League match of the campaign, and they are all but guaranteed to finish top of their group now.

A professional job is required there and then perhaps some players can get a rest in their final group match, against FC Zurich.

Mikel Arteta has been pushing his first team players hard during this strong start to the season, and their opponents last night were clearly impressed.