Mikel Arteta expressed his delight after Arsenal produced a ruthless performance to dismantle Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 in the north London derby, saying he was proud of the team’s response after recent frustrations.
Holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal approached the return fixture in north London with caution.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expecting a very tough League Cup semi-final second leg against an in-form Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium tonight.
Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League after a 4-0 thrashing of Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.
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The result moved Mikel Arteta’s side onto 21 points, mathematically guaranteeing a top-eight finish and extending their run to seven consecutive league phase wins.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-2 in the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
Liam Rosenior loved Chelsea’s 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic on Saturday but warned there are a lot of tough upcoming matches including a clash with Arsenal
Mikel Arteta defends his Arsenal side after a goalless draw with Liverpool that leaves the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League.