Arteta: “We are in the race for the title. When we play like that, it’s very hard to beat us.”

Absolutely satisfied with the image of his team and its “elite mentality” was Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s 3-1 win against Liverpool.

“They put their heart and soul into every ball. It’s three wins in a row now in pretty convincing fashion. You need big performances to beat these types of teams and I think everyone was at their best today. The whole season is now upon us“, said the Spanish coach about the effort of his players in the derby.

The Gunners reduced their gap at the top of the Premier League to two points with goals from Saka, Martinelli and Trossard. “We are in the title race and we want to continue to be there. It is up to us to achieve it. Martinelli was full of confidence, he was a real threat. Kai was incredible playing as a nine. Jorginho is a really smart player. His greatest quality is that he makes the players around him better, he connects everyone. He was incredible and was the MVPArteta said.

However, injury concerns continue to be an issue. Zinchenko was substituted at half-time after complaining of a calf problem, while Gabriel Jesus missed the game with a knee injury. “With Gabi we expect it’s just a matter of days, but with Olek we don’t know why he had some discomfort in his calf againArteta said.

Bucayo Saka limped off towards the end, but the Spaniard added: “He’ll probably be fine, he got hit in the back of the ankle».

Arsenal’s next game is away to West Ham on Sunday (11/2) with the 41-year-old manager commenting: “But now we have to continue with that elite mentality tomorrow in training and when we play West Ham. When we have that body language, that attitude and that energy we are a very hard team to beat».

Editor: Makis Theotokatos