Analysis: Arsenal grind out result in vital week in their season

This is a pivotal week in Arsenal's season and although they did not produce a sparkling performance, the fact that they are into the semi-finals of the Champions League will fill them with confidence.

The Gunners were under huge pressure coming into this game after the manner of their Premier League defeat against Bournemouth, and having also suffered three losses in their previous four matches in all competitions.

Mikel Arteta named a front three of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli and as has been the case on most occasions when the trio have played together, the Gunners' attack did not click.

Madueke was forced off with an injury in the second half and the Gunners boss will have to think of an alternative frontline if Arteta wants his Arsenal side to cause title rivals Manchester City problems on Sunday.

Arsenal are not in good form but can now focus on a top of that table clash with City, as they look to take the next step under Arteta and put themselves in a great position to secure the silverware everyone at the club craves so much.