'Everybody played with a lot of personality'published at 20:08 BST 24 August 2024
FT: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal
Image source, ReutersArsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "We had to change momentum, we had a 10-minute gap when we didn't get the rhythm and they were on top.
"They had the big chance that David [Raya] made an unbelievable save and it is was the magic moment of the game. I gave his moment to him [Trossard] to control the game."
On David Raya: "We conceded really little and it's a big credit to the team as it is a difficult place to come, but when we needed him he was there and he made a terrific save."
On Bukayo Saka and the team: "Not just him [Saka], but everybody played with a lot of personality. Aston Villa had a defensive approach than what we expected, but we adapted and the team played with a lot of courage.
"Again, when you need individuals they stood up and they made themselves count - that's why we won the game."
On psychologicalbenefits: "The two previous performances [against Aston Villa] on paper you have to win comfortably and we didn't so there was something missing - today we did it.
"With a bit of luck and individual performances we managed to win the game."











