Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas believes that the current squad are well capable of beating anyone and they have no more excuses for not doing well in major competitions.

The Gunners defeated FC Basel 4-1 on Tuesday night to win their Champions League group ahead of PSG, and Nicholas thinks that they should not be afraid of any team in the Round of 16.

"When Arsenal are a club with fluency and momentum, they are as good as anybody," Nicholas told Sky Sports.

"They've beaten Barcelona in the past and they can beat any of the top sides, but can they do it consistently. It's looking as if they are much tougher. They are much more up for the fight and it is all good news for Arsenal."

"There are no excuses for Arsenal anymore.

"You have the money, you have the capacity and you have the quality. It's up to them to prove it and not just Arsene standing up in his loyal chair and saying I believe in these guys.

"They have to show it but I just feel that with this competitive edge and togetherness, it's becoming a bit of a reality."