Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed his team for dismantling Manchester City in a statement 3-0 victory to claim the Community Shield. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
Praising his players for showing relentless desire and competitive spirit against a quality City side, Arteta revealed that he was very impressed with the performance.
He added that his players definitely set a standard with the resolute display against a formidable opponent.
His words, “I am extremely happy with the performance, and with the win, we talked about the desire that we have to start the season and to show ourselves how much we want it, and I saw a lot of positive things there against a top opponent.
I think today is down to the preparation we did in pre-season, and the decisions that the boys have taken after the World Cup to make sure they’re prepared and wanting to play in this competition. I was very impressed with the manner that we played and the manner that we competed, so that’s the standard for us. I’m sure that we’re going to be really, really competitive.
Tzolis has a massive quality, which is that when he’s in the last 20 or 30 metres he’s so composed in and around the box with his decisive actions, and he’s shown that again today.
It’s really sad not to have their availability. I’ve been fighting with the Premier League to extend and accommodate more players in the squad because they deserve to be in the squad, there’s no question. Ethan and Marli as well, who has had the whole pre-season with us. Hopefully we can change that rule so players can enjoy on the pitch and can be an option to play and contribute to the team going forward.
I want to live that moment again. I want to live it even bigger; we know what it will take and that it will demand something special, but we are ready for it.”
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