{
  "id": 6114177,
  "title": "Arteta confident Arsenal can perform higher than last season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/arteta-confident-arsenal-can-perform-higher-than-last-season-6114177",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T07:50:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/arteta-confident-arsenal-can-perform-higher-than-last-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confident his team can perform better than they did last season following their 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the Premier League campaign with three goals in a comeback win. Arteta described the match as \"exceptional\" and said the victory demonstrated what his team is capable of achieving this season. He emphasized that the team still has room for growth and improvement and expressed ambition for the season ahead. Arteta also praised Martin Odegaard's improved form, attributing it to his fitness and confidence, stating that Odegaard is performing at his highest level yet. He highlighted how Odegaard is benefiting from improved chemistry with his teammates and enjoying playing football. Arteta also commended Kai Havertz's contribution, noting that the forward appears happier and more settled, both in his football performances and personal life. He believes Arsenal has the quality to continue improving as both a team and individual players, with the ultimate goal being better performance from all involved.",
  "summary": "Mikel Arteta is confident Arsenal can perform at a higher level this season after their strong start. Learn more about the team’s ambition and key player f Read More: https://punchng.com/arteta-confident-arsenal-can-perform-higher-than-last-season/",
  "key_points": [
    "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confident team can outperform last season.",
    "Arsenal secured 2-1 comeback win over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.",
    "Arteta praises Martin Odegaard's improved form and chemistry with teammates."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Arteta's confidence in Arsenal's growth and improvement suggests the team is poised to build on last season's performance, driven by key players' enhanced form and chemistry.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Why Mikel Arteta blocked Arsenal’s move to sign Joao Pedro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/why-mikel-arteta-blocked-arsenals-move-to-sign-joao-pedro",
        "published": "2026-09-07T04:56:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Arteta confident Arsenal can perform higher than last season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/arteta-confident-arsenal-can-perform-higher-than-last-season",
        "published": "2026-09-07T07:34:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}