Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s coach, has praised his team’s mentality after the 1-0 victory against Manchester United, even though his players were not completely satisfied with the result.
The only goal of the match, scored by Riccardo Calafiori in the 13th minute, came after a header from close range after United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir failed to clear a corner taken by Declan Rice.
In September 2020, less than a year after Arteta took over, Arsenal had only won two of their last 40 away games against the traditional “Big Six” teams.
However, in the last two seasons, Arsenal remains unbeaten in 20 league games against Liverpool, Chelsea, United, Manchester City and Tottenham, a streak they extended to 21 last Sunday.
Arteta highlighted the importance of the victory in the first match of the season at Old Trafford, especially considering the momentum that United was building with their new signings. The coach highlighted the team’s ability to capitalize on set plays and react to mistakes, which allowed them to achieve victory. Arsenal will face Leeds on August 23, while Manchester United will play against Fulham on August 24.Well, I think that was the case… Here at Old Trafford, before I arrived, they had gone 18 or 22 years without winning, and now I enter the dressing room, we win the first game here, and we are still not happy. Good sign.
Mikel Arteta
