Mikel Arteta issues one-word response to Arsenal question after time-wasting criticism
Mikel Arteta had a simple response when asked about Arsenal's set-piece tactics — which came under criticism — in the 1-0 win against Everton. The Gunners ended their poor run of results away from home against the Toffees as Leandro Trossard's goal made the difference on Sunday afternoon.
Arteta was fully aware of Arsenal's poor record at Goodison Park and referenced the reasons why his side have struggled against Everton following the win. Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta said: Believe me, we spoke about it [poor record vs Everton].
«It’s been a long time but we knew about it and there’s reasons why we couldn’t win here. I think we played an incredible game, we kept them quiet and we dominated the game and we’re extremely happy to go away with a clean sheet.»
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Trossard's goal came from Bukayo Saka opting to take a corner kick short to captain Martin Odegaard, with the Gunners working the ball back to Saka after some nice passing play, before the Belgian lashed the ball home into the back of the net. Arteta celebrated by embracing his coaching staff — potentially pointing to the fact that this new routine had been practised in training.
Speaking after Trossard gave Arsenal the lead at Goodison Park following a brilliant corner kick routine, Gary Neville said: "I just asked how long that ball was in the corner for and apparently it took 26 seconds to take that short corner. Which is an absolute mountain of time.
«Particularly in this climate with the referees trying to pick up on everything but it worked. You saw Mikel Arteta and the coaching team
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