Coach Mikel Arteta believes that the victory on the opening day at Old Trafford is a 'great result', but added that Arsenal need to draw lessons from the mistakes they made in the match.
Riccardo Calafiori's header in the first half was enough to bring Arsenal for 3 points, but then the Gunners went through a red hurricane, when Man Unted played completely, there were 7 shots on the target and only thanks to the luck and talent of goalkeeper David Raya to preserve the fragile victory. This helps Arsenal have the fourth consecutive season win in the opening match.
Speaking after the match, coach Arteta said: “This is a big victory for the first match of the season at Old Trafford. You have the feeling that they (Man United) want to build this momentum, this new source of energy with the rookies they have, and coming here to win, it is a huge result.”
“I think the team has done some very good things in the match, and some things are not in our standards, but I am very satisfied with how the players react to those things. We have reacted to mistakes today, and from abnormal positions, but that gives us the opportunity to win.
I think we have to be humble in the way we have done, but finally admit that everything is really difficult. I want to see how many teams come here (Old Trafford) and win. To win on the first day, I think we have to be satisfied with the results, and understand that we still have to improve in many aspects, “the Spanish strategist added.
Talking about the really good debut of the rookie striker Viktor Gyokeres, coach Arteta emphasized: “Gyokeres did a lot of good things, I was very happy.
