In a much-anticipated friendly match held on July 28th, Beijing time, Arsenal beat Manchester United with a score of 2-1, showing the team's good form and competitiveness in the pre-season. After the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta attended the press conference and gave a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the match and shared his views on the team's future plans.
Arteta began by highlighting the value of the friendly match for the team, seeing it as a valuable testing opportunity. In particular, he pointed out that playing in a different stadium, facing changes in field conditions and the challenge of top teams, Arsenal showed strong adaptability and resilience in fighting spirit. Even after falling behind 0-1 in the early stages of the game, the team was able to quickly adjust its state and eventually turned around to win. Arteta expressed great satisfaction with this and considered it an important gain for the team in the pre-season.
Talking about players' performance, Arteta analyzed the play of key players one by one. He praised Martinelli for showing great athleticism and professionalism in the game, believing that his outstanding performance laid a solid foundation for the team's victory. At the same time, he also expressed his high recognition of Jesus' form, believing that the striker has undergone a remarkable change in the summer, returning in top form and injecting new energy into the team. In addition, Arteta also mentioned the performance of young players such as Nwaneri and Eden Haven, saying that they are coming into their own and are expected to become the future stalwarts of the team.
Looking ahead to the preparation for the season, Arteta emphasized the importance of test matches, believing that these matches not only help the team to understand their situation, but also fully prepare for official matches such as the league and the Champions League. He revealed that the team is utilizing the precious time before the season to carry out targeted training and adjustments, with a view to showing stronger competitiveness in the new season. At the same time, he also explained the changes in the team's lineup and the adjustment of players' positions, saying that these decisions are made based on the overall interests of the team and future planning.
Speaking about the growth of soccer in the United States, Arteta expressed his views. He believes that American soccer is moving in the right direction, with the growing competitiveness and attractiveness of MLS teams laying the foundation for the popularity and growth of soccer in the country. He predicts that U.S. soccer is expected to make even more progress in the coming years and become one of the major forces in soccer.
Finally, Arteta expressed his gratitude to the fans present. He thanked the fans for their support and attention to the team and said that the team will continue to work hard to bring more exciting games and victories to the fans. He emphasized the importance of the fans to the team and hoped that they would continue to support Arsenal in their future journey.
