Mikel Arteta Exults After Narrow Victory Over Brentford
Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction following his team’s hard-fought win over Brentford on Saturday. The manager spoke to the media after the 1-0 victory, discussing various aspects of the game, including match-winner Kai Havertz, Aaron Ramsdale’s clean sheet, and the team celebrations.
Below is the full transcript from his post-match press conference:
On the performance…
Arteta expressed his happiness with the team’s performance, emphasizing their willingness to compete and play in uncomfortable conditions at Brentford.
On Kai Havertz’s goal…
Arteta praised Havertz for his ability to perform in difficult moments and be an example to the team.
On balancing defense and attack…
Arteta acknowledged the team’s need to improve and adapt, especially with the loss of several attacking players this season.
On Havertz’s finish and the reason for signing him…
Arteta affirmed that Havertz’s exceptional performance against defensive teams was one of the reasons for signing him, noting his crucial role in winning the game.
On late goals and resilience…
Arteta expressed a preference for scoring early but highlighted the team’s resilience and the importance of finishers in securing late victories.
On Aaron Ramsdale’s performance…
Arteta commended the team’s clean sheet and expressed his happiness with the overall performance.
On Havertz’s versatility…
Arteta praised Havertz’s ability to play in various positions and commended Jorginho’s adaptability as well.
On bringing Kai over to celebrate…
Arteta revealed that he had to push Havertz to join the celebrations, emphasizing that he fully deserved the moment of recognition.
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