Arsenal manager Arteta praises player who made a difference in their thrilling victory against Leicester City.

Following Arsenal's 4-2 victory over Leicester City at the Emirates, coach Mikel Arteta couldn't hide his delight at the performance put on by Bukayo Saka. The young midfielder was a true gamechanger, creating the most chances, taking the most shots, and completing the most successful dribbles out of all the Arsenal players on the field.

Saka's impressive display almost resulted in an assist, but unfortunately, it was recorded as an own goal due to a deflection from Leandro Trossard. Despite this, Arteta couldn't help but praise Saka's consistency, especially when it comes to his corner kicks. "That's not just an extra, that's a gamechanger," Arteta stated. "When he's in front of goal and he puts the ball in the back of the net, that's a true gamechanger."

Arteta also emphasized the importance of the entire team utilizing their strengths to be a constant threat on the field. "We generated 17 corners today, and we should have scored from others," he added. "We need every possible tool to be a threat all the time, and Saka's consistency is a crucial part of that."

In addition to praising Saka, Arteta also took the opportunity to address any rumors of a rift between him and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. He passionately defended their friendship, stating, "I can repeat it very clearly, I love Pep. I have admired him since I was 10 years old. I respect him profoundly and am grateful for everything he has done for me and continues to do with me. He is a friend."

Arteta also expressed his admiration for the entire Manchester City staff, with whom he worked for four years. "I know them, I know how hard they work," he said. "I haven't seen a human being work as hard as Pep and the coaches and everybody in that football club. The reason they are there is because they maintain that hunger, and that's exactly what I learned from them."

He was quick to clarify that any attempts to damage their relationship are out of his control. "If someone wants to play something else, that's not in my hands," Arteta stated. "My feelings are genuine, and the staff and Pep know it."

As for Arsenal's performance, Arteta believes that their will to win is just as strong as Manchester City's. "The sport has to be about that will to win, and we have it," he affirmed. "We haven't achieved it yet, but we are constantly learning and being inspired by teams like Manchester City."

In conclusion, Arteta wanted to make it clear that his admiration for Guardiola and Manchester City is genuine and based on his own experiences. "I have been there, and it is remarkable and an incredible achievement because they have that mentality," he stated. "Hopefully, that is clear."

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