Mikel Arteta insists he is proud of his players following their 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
The Gunners were unfortunate not to win after City managed to score a late equaliser against the ten-man Arsenal side.
After going down to ten men just before halftime, Arsenal began the second half with a low block, keeping everyone behind the ball for most of the half, except during rare counterattacking opportunities.
Manchester City, arguably the best offensive team in England, threw everything at Arsenal, but they still struggled to break down the defence.
Arteta had thoroughly prepared his team for the fixture, and they remained unfased by City’s relentless pressure.
Although Arsenal conceded late, Arteta is incredibly proud of his players for coming so close to making history.
He said to Premier League Productions;
“I’m so proud of the team. We played the game in an unbelievably difficult context. Already 2-1 up, it’s a different story. We end up conceding the goal, but it’s already a miracle we played that long with 10 men.”
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It was a performance to be proud of, and we can defeat them in the reverse fixture at the Emirates.
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Agree with what arteta says here, of course
Ot – bringing Lewis skelly on for his debut, at the Etihad, after he’d already been carded, showed he has incredible confidence in the young man. I think MLS might be one that can come through.