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Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta, emphasized the need for adjustments ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against FC Porto at Emirates Stadium. Addressing reporters in a pre-match conference, Arteta stressed the importance of increasing their output for the upcoming game.
Acknowledging the competitive nature of the Champions League, Arteta highlighted the challenge of facing top-tier teams across two matches. He expressed the team’s determination to improve their performance, stating, we’re certainly going to have to tweak a few things to generate much more than what we did against them.
Reflecting on Arsenal’s current position atop the Premier League standings, Arteta expressed pride in the team’s achievement. Despite acknowledging the formidable competition, he underscored the team’s ambition to maintain their position through consistent performance.
In the first leg against Porto, Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat, necessitating a 2-0 victory in the second leg to progress. Recounting their recent Premier League match against Brentford, Arsenal secured a 2-1 win, with Rice and Havertz finding the net. The victory propelled Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with 64 points.
As Arsenal prepares for the crucial Champions League encounter, Arteta’s focus remains on tactical adjustments and maintaining momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
