In this video
- Arteta said he told the players to expect a super intense, direct, man-to-man team. At the end it looked comfortable, but he does not think it was a comfortable match at all.
- Asked about the value of the player who stepped up as a striker, Arteta said it is a joy to have him, for his versatility, mindset and leadership. With attackers missing, he came in and scored two.
“That's personality, that's courage, and that you cannot teach…”
- Asked about the clean-sheet record, Arteta said that is a long time ago, which tells you the difficulty of achieving it. Probably the most pleasing thing is not the record but the players' mindset.
- Asked about nearly losing the record at the end, Arteta said he clearly saw it could never be a penalty. The referee was really honest, and it would have been a bit sloppy to give it away that way.
- Asked what is different about defending away, Arteta said the hosts create a special atmosphere and have not lost at home all season. They knew the first 15 to 20 minutes would have very little play.
- Asked how he maintains the group's confidence, Arteta said first of all by feeling prepared. It is about getting to the next game with clarity and in a really good emotional state.
- Asked about Jurriën Timber after a horrendous injury, Arteta said he has been phenomenal in every department. He thinks Timber is taking his level and the team's to a different dimension.
Mikel Arteta Post‑Match Reaction and Arsenal continue their dominant European run with a 3–0 victory, making it four straight Champions League wins without conceding a single goal.
Mikel Arteta praised his squad’s mentality and discipline in a tough away environment, highlighting the team’s emotional control, defensive commitment, and maturity.
Several players stepped up, including Mikel Merino who impressed as a striker with two goals while young talents like Max Dowman and Andre Harriman-Annous made strong impacts in limited minutes.
Arsenal’s defensive standards remain elite, now recording eight clean sheets for the first time since 1903.
