Yesterday's performance could scarcely have been in more direct contrast to their effort at Fulham last weekend, when they slumped to a dismal 1-0 defeat against their lowly London rivals.
Similarly, Wenger's reactions following the two games were almost bipolar, as the Frenchman was as delighted with last night's win as he was furious at the Cottagers loss.
And the Arsenal manager had no qualms about singling out the source of the sudden turnaround.
"I believe Cesc brings calm and confidence to the side and, overall, we had a good balance here," he told The Sun.
"I felt the whole team was sharper and physically much better than on Saturday. That is what made it easier.
"The response after Saturday was clear. There was togetherness, focus and efficiency and that is what you want on such a night with so much at stake."
Fabregas missed the Fulham game through injury, and he was substituted during the second half against Twente to rest up for this weekend's Premier League clash against Newcastle United.
Wenger added: "I took Cesc off in the second half because he was coming back from a hamstring and we play again on Saturday."
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