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Jack Wilshere insists it was important Arsenal kept the 'momentum going' with victory over Stoke ahead of 'big' CSKA Moscow tie in Europa League

Jack Wilshere is determined to take the momentum from Arsenal's victory over Stoke into their Europa League clash with CSKA Moscow.

The Gunners laboured for large periods against Paul Lambert's Premier League strugglers before hitting three goals in the final 15 minutes to secure a flattering 3-0 win on Sunday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring from a controversial penalty as Bruno Martins Indi won the ball from Mesut Ozil but still saw referee Craig Pawson point to the spot.

Jack Wilshere captained Arsenal on Sunday as they beat Stoke 3-0 in the Premier League
Jack Wilshere captained Arsenal on Sunday as they beat Stoke 3-0 in the Premier League

The Gabon striker added his second of the afternoon soon after before unselfishly allowing substitute Alexandre Lacazette to tuck home another penalty as the forward marked his return to fitness with a goal.