Arteta's stars put on masterclass as

THEY have already stormed clear in the Premier League.

- BY JOHN CROSS

Now Arsenal are also top dogs in the Champions League after ending Bayern Munich's unbeaten start to their season.

It was one hell of a statement win and performance. Arsenal blew Bayern away to top the Champions League table after five straight wins. They were just too good as Arsenal revelled in a big European night at the Emirates to batter Bayern's vulnerable and leaky defence.

Declan Rice delivered a masterclass. The England midfielder dominated and enjoyed every minute of what must go down as one of his very best displays since joining Arsenal for £105million.

No wonder the Arsenal fans chant, "Declan Rice - we got him half price."

And they shouted even louder when Rice flew into a tackle on Bayern's former Tottenham captain Harry Kane and turned to the crowd to whip them up.