Every word Mikel Arteta said on touchline ban, FA charge, Thomas Partey injury and David Raya
Amazing scenes Tuesday. Still buzzing?
You have to refocus and think about Villa. But it was a great moment. The chemistry between players, players on the bench who haven’t played, with genuinely happy faces, it was a beautiful moment.
This what title winners are made of?
I think teams have to have an unbelievable desire to win every match and I think we’ve got that. We showed that time and time again. We could have scored earlier. But the team has the resources and skill right now to keep believing and do what it takes to win.
Villa won every game since you were last there?
Huge credit to Unai and staff for the way they have turned things around. They are going to be a really tough opponent. It’s a great place to go. One of my favourite grounds. Very English ground. Great atmosphere. It’s going to be a big chance for us.
Raya made a mistake. Is he affected by Ramsdale and the debate of who is your number one?
Maybe because of the debate, but I think when you look at his form and what he’s achieved since he’s been with us, it’s been really, really impressive. What can I say? I have three great goalkeepers. I’m really happy. I have great wingers. Some of them are on the bench but the questions are not related to them. I have to accept that. We have to support our players, protect them and get the best out of them. I focus more on that. All our players deserve the right love and support. He has had that for sure and will continue to.
What did you do wrong to get a yellow? Can’t you celebrate?
We are but I think we have a boundary. Maybe we have to extend. We just need a very strong rope, or we don’t move. But it means WE don’t move — all of us.
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