August 17th 2024.
Mikel Arteta's team kicked off the season on a high note. The Arsenal manager was thrilled with their 2-0 victory over Wolves in their first Premier League match, but he is also looking for ways to improve his team's performance.
The Gunners' new signings, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, both found the back of the net, giving the team a strong start to their campaign and setting them up for a potential title challenge. Arteta was impressed with their overall performance, but he couldn't help but feel frustrated with some aspects of their play in the second half.
"I'm happy with the result, but there are definitely areas we can work on," Arteta shared with Sky Sports. "We seemed to lose control at times in the second half, giving away simple passes. I'm not sure if it was fatigue or credit to Wolves, but we need to be better in those situations. And we also need to be more clinical in front of goal."
In an interview with the BBC, Arteta emphasized the need for his players to be more ruthless in front of goal. "We had plenty of opportunities in the first half to seal the game, but we didn't take them. Overall, I'm pleased with the performance, but we need to be more efficient in front of goal."
One potential concern for Arteta was the late substitution of Declan Rice, who was replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 85th minute. However, the manager clarified that the midfielder was not injured, but rather struggling with cramps. On a positive note, Jurrien Timber made his return from a long-term knee injury, coming off the bench for his first appearance with the Gunners. Unfortunately, new signing Riccardo Calafiori did not get a chance to make his debut, remaining on the bench for the entire game.
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