In this video
- Arteta said he is extremely happy and proud of the performance and result against a really good side. It required a lot of aggression and patience, and he thinks they were very effective.
- Asked about reassuring a player during his run without scoring, Arteta said he deserved it for what he brings to the team. It was about keeping belief in himself, so he can enjoy it and play freely.
- Asked about his two changes, Arteta said both were superb and ready from the beginning. He needs to keep them all involved, and if they play at that level, it will raise the standard in training.
- Asked about Julian Alvarez's moment in the second half, Arteta said Atletico's front line has this quality and wins a lot of games that way. He hit the crossbar, and Arsenal scored not far from there.
“…this is football. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.”
- Asked about their strong starts in the competition, Arteta said he thinks it is maturity, experience and probably more games in it. They have had very successful matches, especially at home.
Mikel Arteta responded to criticism in the best way possible by delivering a huge 4-0 win over Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
At half-time it was goalless, but Arsenal stayed patient and turned up the intensity.
Viktor Gyokeres had been under pressure for not scoring in recent matches, silenced doubters with two well-taken goals and a huge smile on his face.
Arteta praised viktor Gyokeres mentality and also the rise of players like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel, who took their chances and elevated the overall performance.
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