Arsenal's blistering second half demolition of Rovers stretched their undefeated run to new levels on consistency. They've overtaken Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest team - unbeaten in 42 games between November 1977 and December 1978 - and set a record that may never be beaten.
"It's amazing if you look at the number of victories and goals scored," smiled Wenger. "One of the most positive and encouraging things is that the players enjoy playing at this level. We're not perfect going forward but we always look dangerous. We could have scored more goals last night."
Clough had a wonderful team - - twice European Cup winners - - but there's no doubt that the statistics involved in this record suggest that Arsenal's achievement is more impressive. In playing one more game than Forest's 42, Arsenal have scored 95 goals to Forest's 58, and won 31 of their games - 10 more than Brian Clough's side did.
Rovers manager Graeme Souness echoed the thoughts of most Premier League coaches when he said: "Arsenal are a super team, great to watch. They're the Manchester United of six or seven years ago.
"We tried to keep a clean sheet for as long as possible but from the moment we conceded our first goal there was only one outcome. They were streets ahead."
Thierry Henry, inevitably, was the man who first unlocked the Rovers' defence, sneaking in at the back post to provide the finishing touch to a wonderful pass from Dennis Bergkamp in the 50th minute.
Eight minutes later, Gilberto Silva headed down a Henry corner that struck Cesc Fabregas on its way into the net. Outstanding once again in midfield, the promising Spaniard - born May 4, 1987 - became Arsenal's youngest Premiership goalscorer.
"In his first three games of the season he's done really well against Thomas Gravesen, Ray Parlour and Tugay," said Wenger. "His workrate is outstanding and his football is a joy to watch."
That other extravagantly talented Spaniard, Jose Reyes, simply added to the party mood with Arsenal's third goal in the 79th minute. Henry, exploiting a mistake by Dominic Matteo, hit a shot that goalkeeper Brad Friedel could only parry.
Henry picked up the rebound and toyed with Friedel before unselfishly squaring the ball to give Reyes a simple tap-in.
"That kind of generosity in my strikers is fantastic to see," said Wenger. It's a spirit that makes Arsenal a very special team.
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