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Arteta praises Arsenal's courageous victory over Manchester City, climbing to second place in Premier League

Posted : 09 October 2023


 
Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal players for their "courage" after a late 1-0 victory over Manchester City propelled them into second place in the Premier League. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli's deflected strike in the 86th minute secured the win for the Gunners. This result ties Arsenal with Tottenham Hotspur on 20 points, with City two points behind in third.
 
Arteta expressed his pride in his team's performance, highlighting their resilience in nullifying Manchester City's threat before clinching the late victory. He emphasized the importance of the right timing, movement, and moments in such a challenging match against a formidable opponent like City.
 
The Arsenal manager also commended goalkeeper David Raya for his excellent performance, praising his dominance and courage on the pitch. Raya, who joined from Brentford in the summer, has started three consecutive games for Arsenal.
 
Regarding Martinelli, Arteta admired the young player's determination to enter the game despite advice from the physios. Martinelli's readiness and willingness to contribute made a significant impact on the match.
 
While the victory moves Arsenal into second place, Arteta remained grounded, emphasizing that it's part of their journey. He acknowledged the team's willingness to learn from defeats and their joyous commitment to improving. Arteta expressed his appreciation for working with such a dedicated group of players and emphasized the need to carry on with the same spirit.
 

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