Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are a distinct beast nearly a yr on from the frustration of dropping the Premier League title race to Manchester Metropolis.
The Gunners boss was talking after his aspect convincingly beat Brighton 3-0 away from house on Saturday night, shifting them to the highest of the desk.
Bukayo Saka put the guests forward from the penalty spot within the first half earlier than Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard sealed all three factors with targets after the break.
Arteta informed Sky Sports activities after the full-time whistle that he was “actually completely satisfied” with the staff’s efficiency. “They [Brighton] are a extremely good staff, very well coached. They make life actually tough for you. However right now, we have been excellent.
“We confirmed high quality and with the ball we’re actually linked. We have now objective and readability. In opposition to a form that was barely totally different than what we anticipated. With out the ball we’re so disciplined. We have been actually humble.
“They did one thing related in Liverpool away, which they by no means do. We knew it might occur.”
Not like final season when their title problem crumbled in the course of the run-in, Arsenal appear undaunted by the problem earlier than them this time period.
The north London outfit are unbeaten of their final 11 league video games since their final defeat, a 2-1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on the finish of December. They’ve gained all of these matches apart from a goalless draw with Man Metropolis.
Arteta defined that have has stood to them and, together with among the signings they made final summer season, made them into a greater staff.
“We’re older and you may inform particularly on me,” he mentioned. “We went via a number of moments collectively and the chemistry you construct inside the staff. We signed some large gamers – which helps as a result of it’s about them.
“After which it’s a good second as a result of the squad is wholesome. The momentum and the power across the place is sweet. We’ve been via it already and that helps.”
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