Girona 1-2 Arsenal - 3 takeaways as Gunners secure progression

Gunners earn much-needed fixture relief

This win was important for a number of reasons, but perhaps none more so than what it does for the Gunners next month.

Having played a game every three days for what feels like forever, with the win and automatic progression to the Round of 16, the Gunners now won't have to play two extra games in February.

That means some much-needed rest for Arteta's side, who desperately need it.

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