Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed his side's "patience and experience" in their 2-1 away win against Marseille.

Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey scored for the Gunners in the second half to help them open their Champions League Group F campaign with a win.

"I believe it was important not to give the first goal away," BBC Sport quotes him as saying. "Marseille had an excellent first half.

"We were a bit timid and in the second half we grew up and took advantage of our good moments in the game. It was a victory linked with patience and experience.

"We know we have all these players who can make something special. I knew it would be a difficult game. Marseille can beat anybody."

Jordan Ayew scored an injury-time penalty for Marseille.