Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Arsenal and Liverpool enjoyed memorable nights in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, claiming statement victories that underlined England's growing dominance in Europe's elite competition.

While Mikel Arteta's men swept past Slavia Prague 3-0 to stay level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the League Phase table, Liverpool edged Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield to record back-to-back wins for the first time since September.

Paris Saint-Germain, however, faltered again, falling 2-1 to Bayern in Paris.

Arsenal kept pace with Bayern Munich after a dominant 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague.

The win moved Mikel Arteta's side level on 12 points with the German champions, who stay ahead only on goal difference.

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