Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed the press after his team's emphatic 5-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League.
Clinical Gunners Take Charge
The Gunners entered the match determined to extend their lead at the top of the table. Their intentions were clear from the start as Leandro Trossard put them ahead early on. Arsenal had multiple opportunities to double their lead, but profligacy kept Chelsea in the game. The Blues nearly equalized just before halftime, but Nicolas Jackson's deflected cross struck the post.
Second Half Onslaught
Arsenal reasserted their dominance after the break. Ben White doubled their lead with a header after a corner. Kai Havertz then put the game to bed with a goal assisted by Martin Odegaard, despite a potential foul in the build-up. Havertz added another goal against his former club before Ben White completed the rout with a surprising second of his own.
Arteta Delighted with Performance
Arteta praised his team's collective and individual brilliance against a strong Chelsea side. He highlighted their attacking flow and courage throughout the match, expressing his happiness with the result and the positive impact on the fans.
Trossard and White React to Victory
Leandro Trossard emphasized the importance of the early goal and Arsenal's clinical finishing. He spoke of the team's hard work and his personal joy at being part of the club.
Defender Ben White credited his first goal to good positioning and admitted his second was a fortunate deflection. He lauded teammate Kai Havertz's performance and stressed the importance of maintaining momentum.