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'Mikel Arteta is right to set the bar high': Martin Keown lauds Arsenal's hunt for 'perfection' as they prepare to face Liverpool, while Joe Cole praises the side's 'culture'

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has heaped praise on his former club after their 3-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.

Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding and Fabio Vieira were all on target as the Gunners moved top of group A.

For Keown, the impessive performance was a good marker ahead of a tough game against Liverpool on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal currently sit top of the league after an excellent start to the season
Gabriel Jesus has been praised for setting a good example for the other Gunners players

Speaking to BT Sport, he said: 'Mikel Arteta is right to set the bar high. They're top of the league.

'They've got a a tough game coming up against Liverpool so they need the next lot to prove they need to be at the top.