Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as they rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri.

Owen Hargreaves stopped just short of comparing Arsenal sensation Ethan Nwaneri to Lionel Messi after the teenager’s match-winning impact.

Arsenal sit fifth in the Champions League table heading into tonight’s action, having won four of their opening six games. They drew with Europa League holders Atalanta and lost to Inter Milan but have otherwise impressed, with the 5-1 win away at Sporting CP surely their standout performance.

Arsenal defeated Girona on the final day of the league phase in the Champions League, securing their spot in the round of 16.

Arsenal have successfully booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. The Gunners fought back to secure a 2-1 win over Girona in their final league phase outing in Spain on Wednesday night,