Mikel Arteta expresses joy: "Terrific day for our team"
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Feb 2 (EFE) - On a high after Arsenal's 5-1 thumping of Manchester City, Mikel Arteta hailed it as an "exceptional" victory, not just for thetextital scoreline, but also for the manner in which they dominated their title rivals.
"Beating Manchester City the way we did, many things had to go our way," the Arsenal boss reflected, adding that they played with great courage, aggression, and high pressure throughout the match.
With so much at stake, Arteta was full of praise for the team's performance, particularly their ability to create chances and finish them off. "We scored a goal, should have scored another clearly, and then even they are so good that sometimes you have to be behind and defend," he admitted, acknowledging that a bit of luck also played a part in their triumph.
The coach was also quick to highlight the key saves made by goalkeeper David Raya in the first half, which helped maintain their advantage. He emphasized that, in such high-stake games, many things need to go right, and his team had it all today.
When asked about the transfer window, which is due to close on Monday, Arteta downplayed any concerns, stating his phone had been off with no calls or messages regarding potential deals.
As for their next opponents, Arteta remained focused on the Premier League and the challenges that lie ahead, urging his team to build on their impressive performance against Manchester City.
In related news, the Sistine Chapel is preparing for the conclave where the successor of Pope Francis will be elected, Ukraine continues to make waves as the world pioneer in destroying a Russian combat plane with a nautical drone, and Victoria Federica and Borja Moreno showcased their love at the Mutua Madrid Open. EFE
Related Topics:
- Mikel Arteta
- Arsenal
- Manchester City
- David Raya
- Football
- Victory
- London
- Premier League
- Transfer Market
- EFE
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- Arsenal's late heroics - from Declan Rice's free-kick to Gabriel Martinelli's game-winner
- TheArt of Counterattacking - Exploring Arsenal's deadly offensive strategy
- Players In The Spotlight - Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli
- The Transfer Window: Arteta plays it cool amidst intense speculation
- On The Horizon - Arsenal's challenges in the Premier League and beyond
- Mikel Arteta expressed his pleasure at Arsenal's effective victory against Manchester City, praising the team's courage, aggression, and high-pressure play.
- In the European leagues, Arsenal's sensational 5-1 win against Manchester City was reminiscent of a masterclass in counterattacking football.
- Despite the impending deadline, Mikel Arteta has remained calm in the transfer market, with no calls or messages regarding potential deals.
- The Sistine Chapel and the Premier League might seem like worlds apart, but both are witnessing their own battles for supremacy - one in the spiritual realm and the other on the sports field.
- As Arsenal prepares for their next Premier League challenge, Mikel Arteta is encouraging his team to continue enjoying their football and building on their impressive performance against Manchester City.
