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Arsenal duo Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey believe the comeback 3-2 victory at Ludogorets is a tribute to their strong recent form as they secured their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League with two games to spare.

The Gunners found themselves 2-0 down within the first 15 minutes through strikes from Jonathan Cafu and Claudiu Keseru before Granit Xhaka and Giroud, who was starting for the first time this season, restored parity before the break.

The comeback was complete when Mesut Ozil scored three minutes from time to secure victory and a place in the last 16 - and both men hailed the mentality of the squad.

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Ramsey told BT Sport: "We showed great character and belief to get back into the game. We got the goals before half-time and that helped the team-talk.

"They have some top quality in their team and caught us with two counter-attacks and we paid the price for that but we never gave up.

"We are on a strong run at the moment and it was important to keep the momentum going tonight and we come through tonight with a win."

Speaking on just his second start of the season, the Welshman added: "That's what I needed - to start a game and get minutes under my belt and it will put me in good shape now.

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"It was a tough game but an enjoyable one and I'm delighted to be back."

Giroud echoed his team-mate's words, adding: "It was tough tonight, we expected a tough game and knew it wasn't going to be easy but we kept trusting in our game and it was a good evening for us.

"We are on a strong run and we want to keep it up and keep the momentum - but it is still the beginning of the season. We really want to finish first and the PSG game will be massive."

The Gunners host the French champions on November 23.

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