2:58 Highlights from Arsenal’s win against Manchester United
“Everybody has to give 100 per cent,” said Sokratis Papastathopoulos after that game. David Luiz, his centre-back partner, and another player whose form has improved markedly in recent weeks, is already convinced that Arteta has what it takes to become one of the best coaches in the world.
The clarity of Arteta’s vision and the efforts of the players on the pitch have transformed the atmosphere among the supporters. Even after Arsenal were comprehensively outplayed in the first half against Leeds, there were no sounds of discontent from the stands. They fans stayed with the players and, by the end, they were applauding them off the pitch.
It was a satisfying outcome for Arteta, but even with Arsenal’s progress assured there was no let-up in his press conference. Instead, he offered his players a stark warning against complacency. “We are not in a position to relax because we are not good enough to relax,” he said. “If we don’t play at that level, we are not good enough.”
Not good enough yet. But getting better. Mikel Arteta is getting his message across and Arsenal are already feeling the benefits.
Sourse: skysports.com
