Arteta Praises Arsenal’s “Clever and Efficient” Performance

Speaking to TNT Sports, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction, stating: “I’m very happy. It’s a big result against a big opponent. We wanted to make that statement.” Arteta further noted his pre-match sentiments, adding: “I felt really good energy and belief before the match. The first half was exceptional, you have to put it into practice.” He highlighted the team’s offensive strategy, remarking: “We were really clever, really intelligent and really efficient in the way we attacked them.” The manager also pointed out the team’s resilience after conceding, explaining: “After we conceded we showed a lot of personality to bring the game back and then we scored the fourth goal and that’s when the game changed again.” Arteta emphasized the importance of enjoying the competition, stating: “You have to enjoy [it]. When you play in this competition against these teams you have to enjoy it. What I loved about this team is the way that they flowed. They played with purpose.” Concluding his remarks, he stressed the necessity of consistency for achieving major honors: “If you want to be challenging for big trophies you have to be consistent.”