Wirtz rips through Milan. If a case is to be made that the encouraging early season defensive signals from Bayern Munich are to be believed, it might just be based on how effectiv

Mikel Arteta has long been viewed as a protégé of Pep Guardiola but it appears that Luis Enrique has been an influence on the Arsenal manager too.

Aston Villa had a similarly convincing win in their tournament opener, defeating Young Boys 3-0 on the road. They have picked up where they left off last season, chasing a top-four finish in the Premier League as they currently have 13 points in six games, and are only two points behind the top of the table.