London - Arsene Wenger praised the mental strength of his forwards after Arsenal saw off QPR to make the ideal start to a demanding schedule of five matches in 17 days.
A 2-1 victory at Loftus Road on Wednesday left Arsenal's manager relieved, with his side's position in the Premier League's top four cemented before they focus on overturning a 3-1 deficit in Monaco in two weeks' time in the Champions League last 16 second leg.
Olivier Giroud missed chances in Arsenal's home defeat to Monaco which would have given the tie a different complexion at its halfway stage had he taken them.