Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his side showed their level in an impressive home win over Aston Villa.

The Gunners were superb in an attacking sense, blitzing Villa and putting the result beyond doubt.

Arteta was delighted with the result, especially after a poor home draw against Crystal Palace on Monday.

"I really enjoyed watching them play and the way they started right from the beginning," Arteta told Arsenal Media.

"I always said the way they were in the dressing room after Palace, I think that was when we started to win this game. They weren't happy with some moments we had in that game and they know they have more ability, more quality to do it.

"We talked about it, they had a great reaction and they know that the age is not going to be an excuse. We cannot change it. We are the youngest team in the league and we can change other things, we can improve other things and it has to happen now. Today they showed the level that they can play and I think the fans enjoyed it."