Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claimed after the match that his team did their job well. According to manager’s opinion, Andrei Arshavin and Olivier Giroud both contributed a lot to the team's success. Wenger also stated that Arshavin has never lost his professionalism and has remained focused despite being on the fringes of the Arsenal.

His performance gave him a chance to reignite his Arsenal career. Arshavin's international public ranking indicates that he is number one player in the Arsenal. So, Russian footballer still makes an impression.