BIG MATCH FACTS

zThis was Arsenal’s first win in the opening leg of a last-16 European tie since February 2011 (2-1 v Barcelona in the Champions League).

zThe Gunners are the first side to beat AC Milan at the San Siro in the Europa League/UEFA Cup since February 2002 (0-1 v Roda JC) – the Italians had gone 10 games without losing between these defeats.

zArsenal’s victory ended a run of 13 games without loss for AC Milan in all competitions, with their previous defeat before this back in December 2017 (v Atalanta in Serie A).

zWith five goals and nine assists in all competitions this season, Ozil has had a hand in more goals than any other Gunners player.