Wenger still cautious

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The Gunners boss - whose side sit proudly at the top of the Barclays Premier League - opted for youth, and was rewarded with a quality performance as his team chalked up a seventh straight win in all competitions.

However, Wenger again stressed the need for everyone to keep grounded - despite a superb start to the new campaign, saying: "With football, I am a bit cautious. It is just the beginning of the season. We have to show we are consistent throughout the whole season."

He added: "What is a big strength of my squad at the moment is good togetherness, good camaraderie and that everybody is on the same wavelength. We just want to stay where we are. We have had a good start and want to continue."

Wenger may have some £70million available should he wish to spend it when the January transfer window opens, but the Arsenal manager stressed in his programme notes "you have to use funds as wisely as possible".

On the latest evidence, there are few areas which need strengthening.

For long spells Arsenal dominated against Newcastle, and finally made the breakthrough with seven minutes left when Dane Nicklas Bendtner powered in a header before Brazilian teenager Denilson smashed in a 20-yard effort to seal victory. It was a composed display against a near full-strength Newcastle side.

Wenger believes he has a crop of young players who can fit into his first team whenever he decides he needs them to.

"The game was of the same level we played recently with the players who did not feature, and with a style of play with a continuity," he said.

"We have wave after wave of generation of young players. We have a small group of good quality, and very young. For me, all of them can play on a regular basis in the first team. We have shown technical maturity and looked strong in every department. With this team, we can have a chance against anybody."