Arteta: The score is 3-0 but the process is not easy at all. Eight clean sheets require a lot of work.

November 5th: In the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0. After the game, Arsenal coach Arteta attended the press conference.

Tonight's performance

Arteta: "I'm very happy with the victory, four consecutive clean sheets in the Champions League. This away game is really difficult to play. I told the boys that this is the game we expected. The opponent is a super intense, very direct, man-to-man team, so the rhythm of the game is very fragmented, fouls occur frequently, and there are constant restarts." Kick-off, it was difficult to flow throughout the game. But if we stayed patient and kept our emotions in check, we got our chances and the way they set up really gave us space and I thought the final score looked easy, but the game was not easy at all, but there were some players who don't play very well tonight. Nowadays played as the number nine and scored two goals, Dauman made his debut and is probably the youngest player to appear in the Champions League in the team's history, and Harriman Annus was also good, so there were a lot of positives tonight."

Merino

Arteta: "It's a joy to have him, I always say that. The key is his versatility on the field, what he can do, what he does. His mentality, leadership and his character. Today we lacked many offensive players and had to find different solutions. He made his debut in the Champions League and scored two goals. "

Dauman's Champions League debut

Arteta: "His performance on the court was: he dared to break through the opponent as soon as he touched the ball, started dribbling and caused fouls. Courage is an innate quality. If you put him in this high-pressure environment, he can quickly adapt and perform well."

Eight consecutive clean sheets for the first time since 1903

Arteta: "This is a long-standing record, which shows how difficult it is to achieve, but the most satisfying thing is. What is gratifying may not be the record itself, but the mentality of the players. They are still discussing how to do better and think that if we continue to improve, this record will be more meaningful."

Emotions during the VAR check at the last moment

Arteta: "I was very dissatisfied at the time and clearly saw that it was absolutely unacceptable. It might have been a penalty. But it was fair for the referee to admit the mistake after making the call. The picture clearly showed that it was not a penalty. I insist on this view, because holding this kind of penalty reflects the team's resilience and value. It would be a pity to lose points due to such a sloppy penalty.

In terms of Cappier's starting performance

Arteta: "Very satisfied, he can do the job." Two positions: defender and full-back. Today, according to our formation strategy and the expected situation with the ball, he performed very well, tough and efficient. He has gradually gained playing time in two games in the past week, including the last minute appearance against Burnley. We are helping him adapt to the rhythm after the 0-5 loss to Manchester City in 2021. Turning the situation around

Arteta: "You are referring to that game - Xhaka was sent off after 27 minutes of the opening, and faced the strongest Manchester City with one less player for 70 minutes. This situation may happen, but that was a long time ago. Obviously, we are in a very different situation now, but we still need to continue to improve."

The players celebrated a clean sheet.

Arteta: "Well, because we were able to successfully limit the opponent's offense. Obviously, the opponent's scoring methods are very limited, and today we gave them some opportunities, especially in the open area, which we could have handled better. But overall, we are very satisfied."

Defense in European away games

Arteta Towers: "It's about energy and belief. We come to a place where they have created a special atmosphere and you can feel it from the beginning. They have not lost at home all season and have developed a habit of winning. It is difficult to reverse this momentum. We have to recognize this and know that the game will be fragmented especially in the first 15-20 minutes. We must be clear-eyed and accept the reality and then pass the first half We gradually turned the situation around. I think the team once again showed full maturity."

Saliba moved more forward into the midfield tonight.

Arteta: "This has to do with their pressing method, including the pressing rhythm of the opponent's center, and our search for advantage and time space, otherwise the game will completely fall into a man-to-man struggle. It is difficult to continue to organize after long passes. We can do better, but this is indeed something we have not had time to train specifically. Adding solutions, bold attempts, especially allowing players to give full play to their characteristics when holding the ball, is what I want to experiment with."

Merino serves as a temporary forward

Arteta: "Yes, we must take the initiative to create. There is always a way out as long as you dare to innovate. Obviously Merino has never played in this position in his career, but his experience last season proved that he has excellent adaptability and performance in this role. We believe that with today's situation, he has every opportunity to make an impact."

The improvement of Merino's scoring ability

Arteta: "I have always thought that he can. He has excellent timing and ability to finish in the penalty area, especially with one touch. Later, through communication, he can move closer to the penalty area and learn to identify opportunities, seize opportunities, and attack spaces according to the opponent's defensive system. Of course, it boils down to his talent and his willingness to train hard every day.

How to maintain the team's confidence

Arteta: "First. First, be fully prepared. Now the focus is on the next game, and we must enter the game in the right way with a clear mind and good condition. I believe that the team can continue to overwhelm the opponent with its current performance and truly win the qualification."

Timber

Arteta: "In my opinion, he is perfect in every aspect.. He has elevated both the individual and the team to a new dimension, whether it is the way he breaks through opponents, winning in confrontations, understanding of the game or the desire to create opportunities, and has become a role model for his teammates. "