Mikel Arteta's pre-match words had already done likewise in terms of the punchline for the Anfield faithful."Best team in Europe, you're having a laugh," they harrumphed after the freshly crowned Premier League champions scored two goals in as many minutes against the team who were supposed to be their challengers.

Arsenal were forced to give a former hero a guard of honour less than a year after he left the club. The Gunners faced Manchester United in their first match after securing the Premier League

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