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Mikel Arteta demands 'chaos' from Arsenal stars as Gunners boss slams pursuit of the 'perfect goal' in Hull City victory

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his side to embrace a more "chaotic" attacking approach to break down defensive opponents. Despite securing a narrow victory over Hull City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League, the Spaniard believes his players are too focused on crafting the perfect opening.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is urging his team to adopt a more chaotic attacking style to break down opposition defenses. Although Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Hull City, the manager believes his players are too preoccupied with perfecting their finishing. Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute, extending Arsenal's Premier League lead to six points.

Despite setting the best-ever start to a league campaign, Arteta is frustrated by his forwards' overcomplicated play in front of deep defenses. He wants his team to be more efficient and pragmatic, seeking early goals to alter the game's course. Arsenal has won eight matches by a single-goal margin this season, and Arteta acknowledges that their finishing could have been more effective.

He also expressed confusion over a VAR incident involving Kai Havertz, where Hull was awarded a free-kick for an offside offense. Arteta will use the upcoming international break to refine his team's attacking patterns.

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