At 1:30 a.m. on November 9, in the 11th round of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Arsenal will play Sunderland away. Before the game, Gunners coach Arteta attended the press conference and talked about some of the team's current situation. Abou...
About the team's injury situation
- No new news, we are still in the same situation, no players are back.
About Jesus
- I don’t know, the important thing now is to take it step by step in a different environment. He's surrounded by competitive players at the moment so we'll see how he responds and I like the reaction from his teammates.
Are Havertz, Odegaard, Yockers, Martinelli and Madueke unable to play tomorrow?
- I can't completely confirm, but it should be close to what you said.
Can these players catch up with the North London Derby?
- I think it will be a while before they are at their best.
About Xhaka
- I cherish every moment we spend together. When he joined, it came at a special time in his life and career. He made me a better coach and helped our team and club continue to improve, for which I will always be grateful.
How does Xhaka rank among summer signings?
- In terms of his impact, I think he's one of the best. His impact on the team has been outstanding and really impressive.
About Guardiola's 1,000th game
- This is a very amazing number. He has had a very brilliant career. It is a great inspiration to the football world, the sports world, and especially to me personally.
Will you watch Manchester City vs. Liverpool?
- I'm just focused on tomorrow's game, which is very, very crucial for us.
Is your team getting enough recognition?
- It's not about recognition, it's about action, and today we trained at our best.
Does the fans appreciate Xhaka enough?
- I'm not sure, but internally he gets a lot of love and he's a guy who can change the atmosphere in the locker room.
On the impact of losing Xhaka
- Yes, it was not an easy decision because I know how much impact he has on the team. I really thought twice about whether this was the right decision and whether to try to keep him (the second time he came to me about leaving).
Man City plays against Liverpool this week. Is this an opportunity for you?
- Every game is crucial, and sometimes the results of certain games may be more important. But no matter what you want to achieve, you have to maintain stability.
About Rice
- His performance has been very stable and at a high level. We're seeing him impact the game in a lot of ways, which is what we expected, and his role in the team is growing in a very natural way.
Does Skelly need any consolation for not being included in the England squad?
- Of course, we are here to support and help each other and give each other a good perspective. Don’t just look at this moment, because maybe what happened today happened for a reason.
About Havertz's return
- Let's see how he reacts and we will arrange playing time according to his situation. Hopefully this issue can be resolved and he can get back to his best.
About Merino
- He is a very professional player who can adapt to any position. He is a winner and wants to win no matter what he does.
