Arteta: “A great game”

Mikel Arteta enjoyed every minute of Arsenal's victory over Chelsea, especially after his team made a difficult start and responded with control, determination and quality.

"I think it was a great performance. I enjoyed every minute, from start to finish. The start was difficult, but I enjoyed it because the team reacted brilliantly," Arteta told Sky Sports. He said the match had also been great for spectators and that Arsenal deserved the win.

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I think it was a great performance. I enjoyed every minute, from start to finish. The start was difficult, but I enjoyed it because the team reacted brilliantly.

The Arsenal manager said the victory showed how much his team could still improve and how far it could raise its level from last season. His comments reflected clear satisfaction with the way his players recovered during the match.

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The result is what it is, I cannot argue with it. But we have to accept it, even though we are not happy. I am certainly disappointed. This is our first defeat.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was unhappy with the result but praised his players' fighting spirit and attitude. "The result is what it is, I cannot argue with it. But we have to accept it, even though we are not happy. I am certainly disappointed. This is our first defeat," he said.

Alonso added that Chelsea needed to become more compact defensively, more efficient in front of goal and better balanced. "We did many things right, but we need to do them better and learn from this. I am happy with the spirit and attitude of the players. They worked hard," he said, describing Chelsea as a team beginning a new chapter under his management.

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We did many things right, but we need to do them better and learn from this. I am happy with the spirit and attitude of the players. They worked hard.