LONDON :Arsenal's beefed-up bench strength and habit of keeping clean sheets are putting the club in position for another good run in the Champions League, coach Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday after his team battled past Greek side Olympiacos.

Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli pounced to convert a rebound in the 12th minute to reward the north London club's early domination, but they missed a host of chances before a stoppage-time effort by substitute Bukayo Saka sealed the 2-0 win.

"We had another 2-3 big chances and if you don't put them away in this competition you have to be careful," Arteta told reporters.

Olympiacos boasted an enviable record against Arsenal, winning on their last three visits to the Emirates Stadium, and the Greek side recovered from their early setback to make it an

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