Arteta: Fulham is really difficult to play at home, we have experienced it in the past few years

Sports 2:59am, 19 October 2025 145

Arsenal defeated Fulham 1-0 in an away game. After the game, Arsenal coach Arteta accepted an interview with Sky Sports.

Arteta: "Our performance was very good. This is indeed a difficult away game. We have experienced it deeply in the past few years. We have paid a lot for this game: we lost the ball several times in the first half, but throughout the game, we gradually took the initiative."

He specifically mentioned the team's tactical adjustments: "We are more concise in certain aspects when controlling the ball. We also adjusted our formation to create opportunities for the team. It helps to create a smoother offensive rhythm. The opponent's lineup has been coordinated for many years, and we know how to adjust and respond, so our proactive changes are key."

Talking about the team's performance at the beginning of the season, Arteta affirmed the team's highlights: "The season has just begun, but Trossard can score goals, which is very good. This performance is gratifying, so I am very happy."

"The depth of the team's lineup", he bluntly said that this is an advantage: "This is very happy, because this is what we want, to make the team stronger through the depth of the lineup."

Finally, in response to the penalty kick controversy, he said: "If the VAR review took so long, then (the penalty kick) was definitely not 'clear'. I just learned that it was not a penalty kick, so their decision was correct. It's just that the VAR review process took so long, which surprised me a bit."