After the 3-0 win, Cesc said: "The atmosphere was magnificent, I noticed the fans were happy and it is a field that we like because we always produce good results there.

"But I know nothing else will happen, for that reason I'll repeat what I've said before - I'm very happy at Arsenal, very grateful to the club and (Arsene) Wenger. They're the most important thing for me now and I want the rumours about Real Madrid or Barcelona to end."