Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed his side's spirit after their 3-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates Stadium.

Goals from Robin van Persie, Thomas Vermaelen and Mikel Arteta have lifted the Gunners up to seventh in the Premier League table after a poor start to the campaign.

"The spirit of the squad was right from the first to last minute," Wenger told BBC Sport. "We worked well together and I always was positive with the team because one month ago we were in a very bad situation.

"You felt there is a desire to do well and now it goes better it is still there. This team wants to improve, wants to work hard and wants to get better and better. That is the most satisfying aspect.

"Overall it was a controlled performance. We had complete domination."

Arsenal travel to Norwich City in the Premier League after the international break.