Arteta shocked by Arsenal moment that was the ‘last thing’ he expected; labels difference maker ‘outstanding’
Mikel Arteta was shocked by one of the goals in Arsenal’s win over Bournemouth, and marked another marking “exceptional”.
Arsenal traveled to a 3-0 triumph at Bournemouth to take best position and proceed with their 100% beginning to the season. The bay in class between the different sides was clear in a first a portion of that saw Arsenal go two up inside 11 minutes.
Martin Odegaard scored the two goals, yet the real legend for his originally was Gabriel Jesus.
The Brazilian outmuscled Cherries defender Marcos Senesi prior to culling a high ball out of the air.
Jesus then set out on a mazy run that left three players afterward prior to exhibiting great vision to choose Gabriel Martinelli. His shot was parried into the way of Odegaard who tucked home the first of his support.
William Saliba set his own goal against Leicester last end of the week solidly to bed while scoring a grand third after the break.
The youthful focus half whipped a first-time exertion from outside the area in off the crossbar. Much more great was the reality the shot came by means of his more fragile left foot.
The Gunners might have run up the score considerably further late on, however an absence of clinical getting done and the offside banner guaranteed the lead stayed three.
Addressing Sky Sports after the match, Arteta was asked the way in which close that came to the ideal exhibition.
“It’s still far,” conceded the Spaniard. “We had areas of strength for extremely and were exceptionally proficient in the rival’s half.
“Yet, in the final part we surrendered an excessive number of opportunities for Bournemouth to place the ball in our container, and afterward you will endure.
“I’m glad since it’s difficult to come here and win 3-0, however there’s clearly things to move along.”
“Remarkable” Jesus having an effect every week – Arteta
On Jesus’ contribution for the opener, Arteta said: “Those singular activities have an effect in football and Gabriel is doing that week in week out.
“He didn’t score today yet he was engaged with the goals and his commitment to the group was extraordinary.”
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When inquired as to whether even he is shocked at how great Jesus has been, Arteta stopped briefly prior to saying: “He’s still [only] 25-years of age so he can in any case get to the next level.
“He’s sufficiently ravenous and he profoundly wants to improve and be all that he can be. That is the very thing that he wants to do.”
Why is this season different to last?
This time last year Arsenal were bottom of the table with three defeats from three and a negative nine goal difference.
On why it’s a different story this season, Arteta joked: “In football, winning makes life completely different.
“We’re on a good run, the atmosphere is good, the unity around the club is incredible. This is all really helpful.”
Arteta then heralded new signing Oleksandr Zinchenko before being asked if he knew Saliba had a finish like he produced in his locker.
A clearly buoyant Arteta laughed before adding: “For sure that’s the last thing I would expect, but credit to the boy for the way he is playing, he’s performing.”
Finally, the subject of further moves in the market was broached. Nicolas Pepe was left out of the squad as a loan exit to Nice ramps up.
Arsenal reportedly hope to sign a high profile winger once the Ivorian departs, and Arteta admitted they’ll continue trying for more impactful signings before the September 1 deadline.
“We will try to the end,” he continued. “The transfer market is tricky at the moment but we would like to do something else. Let’s see what we can do.”
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“We dominated” – Odegaard
Double goalscorer Odegaard also spoke to the press, telling Sky Sports: “It was really solid from start to the end. We came out and dominated, made some good chances and scored some good goals.
“We know it’s always difficult coming to these places. We’ve struggled before but we were so sharp and aggressive. It was a good performance from start to finish.”
On new signing Jesus who has been nothing short of sensational since arriving, Odegaard added: “He is not just about goals.
“He gives us so much in the play and he drops down to combine. He is brilliant and he is amazing to play with. We are lucky to have him here.”
On three wins from three, the playmaker concluded: “Compared to last season we are a little bit ahead but we have to stay calm and we have to stay humble and see where it takes us.”
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Arteta shocked by Arsenal moment that was the ‘last thing’ he expected; labels difference maker ‘outstanding’
