Aaron Ramsey has admitted that Arsenal had to work hard for their win at Manchester City in the Premier League.
The Gunners came away from the Etihad Stadium with a 2-0 triumph on Sunday as goals from Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud made the difference.
The victory has lifted Arsene Wenger's side back up to fifth place in the table.
"Everybody else won on the weekend so it was important for us to get the win, and hopefully we can build on this and have a good second half of the season," Ramsey told Sky Sports News.
"It's not an easy place to come, and Manchester City have made this a bit of a fortress, but we've done well and got the win. Santi Cazorla was different class."
Arsenal return to action next Sunday when they travel to Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup fourth round.
