Premier League: Still a protracted option to go, says Mikel Arteta after Arsenal increase result in 7 factors

Mikel Arteta mentioned that he’s glad together with his group Arsenal increasing its result in seven factors on the high of the Premier League, however famous that there’s nonetheless a protracted option to go.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Jan 1, 2023 13:17 IST

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal beat Brighton in a Premier League match. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is delighted together with his group increasing its result in seven factors on the high of the Premier League, however famous that there’s nonetheless a protracted option to go.

Arsenal defeated Brighton 4-2 to shut out the yr 2022 on the high of the standings with 43 factors on Saturday, with Manchester City (36 factors) and Newcastle United (34 factors) in second and third locations, respectively.

“It is still a long, long run to go. My excitement comes when I go into the dressing room, and the players are talking about what they should have done better today. And that means that they know that we can still play better and be better and and I guess Newcastle will have to be better,” Arteta mentioned.

Talking in regards to the win over Brighton, Arteta mentioned: “Big win! Really happy! Really tough place to come here they are really good side. They are extremely well-coached and they made it tough for us. We made it tough for them as well. I think we were excellent in attacking phases, especially when we had the space and the way to defend.

“They are very open and we made probably the most out of it. And then we had moments that we mentioned that we’re going to endure and defend deeper. And there have been moments that we should always have performed higher and put ourselves in hassle. But that is the the training half and each recreation is is a big check.”

Bukayo Saka handed Arsenal an early lead as Gabriel Martinelli’s shot was deflected into his path and he guided it dwelling. Martin Odegaard added a second objective within the thirty ninth minute as he pounced on a free clearance. However, Kaoru Mitoma’s objective within the sixty fifth minute gave Brighton some hope.

Eddie Nketiah then netted from shut vary earlier than Gabriel Martinelli added Arsenal’s fourth, however Brighton managed to tug yet one more again as Evan Ferguson made it 4-2.

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Jan 1, 2023