Hamstring injury sidelines Podolski for three weeks

The win confirms the London club's progression to the group stages of the continental competition but manager Arsene Wenger said his side did not escape unscathed from the encounter.

Lukas Podolski sustained a hamstring injury that will keep him out for three weeks, while Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere also wore knocks.

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