Berbatov's return haunts Arsenal

London - Dimitar Berbatov reprised his role as the scourge of Arsenal with a goal and a classy performance as unfancied AS Monaco won 3-1 on Wednesday to leave the London club's Champions League aspirations in tatters.

The gifted and nonchalant Bulgarian, formerly on the books of Arsenal's arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur, applied a typically composed finish to end a slick Monaco counter-attack in the 53rd minute.

Berbatov's strike and all-round performance, either side of goals from Geoffrey Kondogbia and Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco, condemned Arsenal to a shock defeat in the round of 16 first leg.