Mikel Arteta admitted it was “an absolute pleasure” to look at his Arsenal staff come from behind to beat London rivals Chelsea to take care of their profitable begin to the defence of their Premier League title.
Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored the objectives in a 2-1 win after Arteta’s facet had fallen behind after simply 77 seconds, courtesy of a strike from a summer season goal of Arsenal, Morgan Rogers.
In a pulsating conflict on the Emirates that lived as much as the pre-match billing, the Gunners noticed off the problem of a Blues staff who, below new boss Xabi Alonso, have themselves loved a constructive begin to the marketing campaign.
Arteta thrilled with efficiency
Chatting with Sky Sports activities after the match, a jubilant Arteta hailed the efficiency of his staff, regardless of the early set-back.
“I used to be very upset with the best way we conceded the primary objective. Bu as properly, credit score to them [Chelsea] and the end that Morgan [Rogers] had,” the Gunners’ boss stated.
“However the best way we reacted, the best way we performed was an interesting recreation. From begin to end, it was an absolute pleasure to look at our staff play and compete. The composure, the persona, the menace that we generated – some large particular person performances as properly.
“The ambiance contained in the stadium is one thing nice to witness.”
The consequence means the champions are degree on factors with rivals Manchester Metropolis – the one two sides with 100% information within the high flight.
Subsequent up for Arteta’s males is a midweek journey to Naples to face Napoli of their Champions League opener earlier than dealing with Sunderland on the Stadium of Mild on Saturday.
