Mikel Arteta has declared that his Arsenal squad played some of their most clinical and resilient football of the entire campaign in the first half of...
Mikel Arteta has declared that his Arsenal squad played some of their most clinical and resilient football of the entire campaign in the first half of their hard fought 1. 0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium. The win, which edges the Gunners closer to a first Premier League crown in twenty two years, was secured through a solitary strike that left the visitors with no reply. In the scheme of things, this was a performance that spoke volumes about the character and tactical discipline of Arteta's men. The Spanish tactician, speaking exclusively to GoalZaza after the match, expressed his delight at the way his charges seized control of the contest from the opening whistle.. �We were at our best. The intensity, the movement, the way we pressed them high up the pitch, it was some of our best football of the season,. � Arteta said. He noted that the lion's share of the credit must go to the players who stuck to the game plan despite Burnley. �s stubborn resistance. For the viewing public in Nigeria, the match held extra interest with Super Eagles prospect Alex Iwobi watching from the stands in London. While the Nigerian international was not on the pitch, his presence at the game sparked fresh transfer talk that GoalZaza can confirm is being monitored closely by the powers that be at the Emirates. The victory keeps Arsenal firmly in the title conversation and the fans in Lagos and Abuja are already dreaming of that trophy. At the end of the day, Arteta. �s men gave a good account of themselves and the three points could prove decisive in May. The Arsenal boss will now turn his attention to the next fixture knowing that every match from here on is a final. In a season defined by fine margins, this was a display of stalwart defending and clinical finishing that will hearten the Gunners faithful from Surulere to Wuse. Nigerian Context: At viewing centres in Surulere and Wuse, the atmosphere was electric as the final whistle confirmed the victory. Local fans, clad in replica kits and armed with bottles of Zobo, erupted in cheers that echoed through the streets. One supporter in Abuja was overheard telling his friend,. �This is the Arsenal we have been waiting for! If they continue like this, the title is coming to the Emirates.. � The mood was one of cautious optimism, with many pointing to the team's defensive solidity as the foundation for a potential title run. For the thousands who gathered under the big screens, the dream of a first league title since 2004 feels closer than ever before. GoalZaza will continue to bring you all the exclusive updates from the Premier League and beyond.
