Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave his reaction to a very important win at Leeds, which came after Bukayo Saka pulled out of the starting lineup with an injury.
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After three games without a win in the Premier League, this feels like a big moment for Arsenal as a Martin Zubimendi header and an own goal from Karl Darlow set them on their way in the first half, then Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus both added goals late on.
Saka’s late replacement in the lineup, Noni Madueke, was very good for Arsenal as it was a total team effort in the pouring rain at Elland Road.
Speaking after the game, here is the latest Mikel Arteta reaction as Arsenal momentarily went seven points clear atop the table.
Mikel Arteta reaction
On Bukayo Saka’s injury: “We don’t know yet. He had a little niggle in the warm up and was uncomfortable to start the game so we had to make that change straight away with Noni [Madueke].”
On Madueke taking his chance: “He did. That is why we have to be ready because football is so unpredictable. You have to be thrown out there when you least expect it and he reacted really well.”
On the perfect away day for Arsenal: “To win 0-4 here, it is very, very difficult. Let’s see when the next time this happens. Big credit to the boys. Obviously we had a few games without a win in the Premier League. We had a great win in the Champions League a few days ago to close that phase, and in three days we have a semifinal that if we win we are at Wembley.”
On the point they made and them needing the win: “The team showed a real dominance, resilience, character. And obviously quality. When we had the moments to punish them we certainly did that. Everybody. It is down to the finishers, I really liked the attitude of the team.”
