What is Mikel Arteta’s reaction to Arsenal’s first big test of the Premier League season?
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The Gunners conceded their first goal of the season but rallied for a positive result against London derby rivals Chelsea.
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Xabi Alonso’s side took an early lead through Morgan Rogers but Kai Havertz starred in leveling the game and playing an influential role in another goal.
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“Very disappointed the way we conceded the first goal but it’s a credit to them and the finish that Morgan had. The way we reacted, it was a fascinating game from start to finish. It was a joy to watch our composure, our reaction.”
“Game on. This is the quality that they have. You can tell they can produce those magic moments. I’m interested in the way we reacted, the composure we had in that moment, action after action.”
Have you taken it up a notch? “There was another layer. We demand another layer, of threat, of intent, of aggression in the attacking phase. You saw that today.”
“We miss players for six months, five months, Martin, Bukayo. That’s a lot of time. The way we handled that last season was phenomenal.
“It was a joy to stand there. It was a joy to watch the team compete from beginning to end.”
On Tzolis: “He was unreal again. He’s been showing his work rate and decision making, the way he handles the timing and the advantage he generates for his teammates is incredible.”
“We attacked the game. That was what we have to do daily and find a new version, a better version of ourselves every day.”
Arteta was also asked about an injury update on Cristhian Mosquera: “He had a muscular issue, and we think it’s not too much but we will have to wait and see how it evolves.”