The businessman played a vital role in the club's move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006, with the Gunners boss paying tribute to his "extraordinary" life.

Prior to taking a question after Arsenal's win, Arteta said: "Before we start, I would like to say a few words about Ken Friar.

"It is a really sad day for everybody that loves Arsenal Football Club.

"I had the privilege and honour to meet him, spend time with him and learn from him. There are people in football clubs who fulfil a role, and there are other people that create an identity, have values and a vision for the future of the football club, and Ken's legacy will live on forever.

"I want his relatives and family to know that the way we feel about him can be anything other than extraordinary.

"I am sure he is very happy to see how the boys played tonight and that victory is for him. I know how proud he is about what we have built."

Arsenal cruised to victory against the French outfit, with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka in the second half.

Ahead of the game, Arteta challenged Saka to score a hat-trick in every game he plays in.

The forward registered a goal and an assist after coming off the bench in the second half.

Arteta said: "After the press conference (yesterday), he was on the massage table, and I said to him: 'Bukayo, I just killed you in the press conference. Good luck tomorrow.'

"He was laughing. He knows me. He takes it because he wants to be the best version of himself.

"He wasn't feeling that good yesterday, and also today because he had an illness. He wasn't ready to start, but he really was keen to contribute to the team.

"He came on and he made a huge impact, and he delivered with real quality."

Saka has been in good goalscoring form, finding the net five times in his last four matches, including a brace in England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia.

The Arsenal boss has not specified targets for his forward but said he is "very happy" with his performances.

Arteta added: "He wasn't feeling that good yesterday and today, as he had some sort of illness.

"He wasn't ready to start, but he was really wanting to contribute to the team if it was needed, and he came on and made a huge impact and delivered with real quality."