Arteta ‘impressed’ by level as Arsenal claim Community Shield win

Mikel Arteta expressed his admiration for his Arsenal team's performance after the club's 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. The match took place in Cardiff on Sunday, with the Londoners securing a comfortable win over the Cityzens. The statement announced the outcome, highlighting the 3-0 scoreline. The Arsenal squad was missing several key players, with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka among those substituted, having returned from World Cup duty.

Arteta, speaking to TNT Sports, praised his side's early-season display and commended their desire and quality. He noted that the team's performance, despite starting without many big names, was extremely impressive, reflecting their aspirations and readiness. Arteta also addressed the absence of Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus, clarifying that their non-inclusion was due to registration rules.

He reiterated his intention to advocate for changes in the rules so these players could join the squad and contribute to the team's future success.