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- Extremely happy, and pointed about where they came from. He had talked about identity the day before and says he saw it on the pitch, against opponents who had won 17 in a row at home and had to be beaten the hard way.
- Told his substitutes have more goal involvements than any side in Europe's top five leagues, Arteta credits chemistry: leaving good players out is never easy, but they love each other enough to do it for the team, and it has been pivotal to where Arsenal are.
“He's extraordinary, magnificent, incredible.”
“I think the best thing that you can do instead of talk a lot is observe.”
- Yes, he confirms, and better still if it comes with three goals. He explains why: this opponent starts fast, the crowd feeds it, and a side that good in transition becomes lethal once you are chasing the game.
- The demand since August has been win, win, win, and anything else is called a disaster. Fine, he says, but the players need perspective and a reminder of what this team is and what brought them here: do your best, and see what happens.
- He did not know it had happened and says he is really happy to hear it. He knows how the player felt about the way he had to leave, and calls the reception a credit to the club's culture and to what he meant to them.
Mikel Arteta praised Kai Havertz after the Arsenal forward came off the bench to score the decisive goal in a huge Champions League win. The Arsenal manager described it as a big night in the season, especially after recent setbacks, and said his team showed the identity, attitude, and togetherness he demanded before the match.
Arteta also highlighted the impact of Arsenal’s substitutes, the chemistry within the squad, and David Raya’s outstanding saves in key moments. With Havertz stepping up again on a big European night and Arsenal showing resilience away from home, the Gunners have sent another strong message in the Champions League.
Can this be the performance that drives Arsenal through the rest of the season?
