Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta offered some interesting praise for Chelsea after their London derby clash on Sunday, perhaps in an attempt to highlight his team’s victory.
Heading into the game, Arsenal had struggled to pick up points, falling behind in the Premier League standings. A win against Chelsea was crucial for Arteta’s side to boost their confidence.
Despite Nottingham Forest closing in on Arsenal and Chelsea posing a threat, Arsenal managed to secure a much-needed victory with a goal from Mikel Merino. However, Arteta’s comments about Chelsea post-match raised some eyebrows.
Arteta stated to BBC Sport, “I believe we deserved the win and were the better team. We limited Chelsea’s chances, who I consider to be the best attacking team in the league.”
Characterizing Chelsea as the best attacking team in the league raised questions, especially considering other teams have scored more goals. Additionally, Chelsea were missing key attacking players during the game.
When asked about Arsenal’s missed opportunities, Arteta attributed it to a lack of luck and precision in decision-making. He also mentioned the importance of getting injured players back after the international break.