Every word Mikel Arteta said on Erling Haaland plan, creativity issues and Man City vs Arsenal
Concerned that attack is not flowing?
Yes we want to improve in certain areas but in order to do that it’s important that we have to be much, much better. We never got distances or the right relationships and putting the ball in areas where they really suffer. We need to be a lot more consistent if we want the team to flow. We need to do it much more consistently if you want the game to flow.
For sure we will prepare to try and win, like we did tonight. That’s been the message already. In order to do that there are going to be things that we have to do much better than tonight. There are some things that we have done exceptionally well tonight and we are going to have to do them again. Because we all know we need a big performance to beat them.
How to prepare for Haaland?
We always look at the individuals and the strengths that they have and how we can nullify that.
They are in a great moment and have been very, very consistent for the past two seasons together. There is an unbelievable chemistry there and you can sense it. They gave us a lot tonight – I thought they were both exceptional.
Gabriel and Saliba v Haaland – key matchup?
When you see the stats and the number of goals that he scores then you can tell that he is one of the main sources. We need to stop him from scoring.
What role can Jesus play?
The same as the others. Be ready and in a good condition because we are going to need everybody. Last year he started there and it was a really good performance. We need everyone fit and available.
Concerned about lack of chances in open play?
We need more for sure. There’s no question about that and we have been really open about discussing that. But the chances have to be created because the process has to be good. That’s what we need, consistency.
