Arteta's Sleepless Arsenal Triumphs in Hard-Fought 1-0 Win Against Spurs
Tottenham vs Arsenal in the North London Derby is always a heated encounter, but this time, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal was particularly depleted. With injuries and suspensions plaguing his squad, Arteta admitted he “didn’t sleep much” in the days leading up to the game. Despite losing key players like Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori, the Gunners managed to grind out a gritty 1-0 win over their rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thanks to Gabriel Magalhães' second-half header.
Arsenal’s victory was far from their usual fluid attacking play, but sometimes in football, you need to win ugly. Arteta praised his team for embracing the challenge and showing resilience in tough circumstances. As he put it, “The players have thick skin. Sometimes to win, you have to do the ugly things, and they love doing that.” The grit and determination that Arsenal displayed in this match speak volumes about the hunger within the team, especially as they continue to chase Premier League leaders Manchester City.
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The decisive moment came from a set-piece, an area where Arsenal has excelled recently. Gabriel’s powerful header from a corner in the 64th minute broke the deadlock and secured all three points for the Gunners. Since the arrival of set-piece specialist Nicolas Jover, Arsenal has been incredibly effective in dead-ball situations, scoring more goals from set-pieces than any other Premier League team since the start of last season. Arteta, who worked with Jover at Manchester City, credited him and the coaching staff for instilling a belief that games can be won in many ways, including through well-executed set plays.
This win was crucial for Arsenal, not only for bragging rights but also as a confidence booster ahead of a challenging week. With an upcoming Champions League match against Atalanta and a showdown with Manchester City looming, the victory gives the Gunners added belief and momentum. Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming fixtures but emphasized the confidence within his squad, saying, “We have won a lot of big games, but this will give us a lot of energy and belief.”
The North London Derby may have lacked the flair and finesse that fans often crave, but for Arsenal, this was a statement of intent. They showed they can adapt, suffer, and still come out on top—even when missing key players. As Arteta’s sleepless nights are now behind him, Arsenal’s focus shifts to maintaining their pursuit of the Premier League title.
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