Mikel Arteta heaps reward onto Arsenal following win over Wolves

Mikel Arteta praised the ‘maturity’ of his Arsenal gamers as they cruised to a 2-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers and prolonged their lead on the prime of the Premier League.

With Manchester Metropolis struggling a shock residence defeat to Brentford within the lunchtime kick-off, the onus was on Arsenal to get a optimistic end result at Wolves and underline their title credentials.

It took some time to interrupt the impasse, however two second-half strikes from captain Martin Odegaard had been sufficient to grab the win for Arteta’s aspect and lengthen their lead on the summit of the desk to 5 factors going into the World Cup break.

Exuding positivity after the sport, Arteta informed the BBC: “Because of the followers for the help and the way in which they helped remodel this membership and the vitality of everybody and they need to get pleasure from it [being top of the league].

“We confirmed one other form of maturity in the present day to play their recreation, within the first 20-Half-hour we struggled to interrupt them down. We had been a lot better within the second half and we had a bit extra braveness and took dangers but in addition not permitting them to run.”

When requested concerning the mentality and spirit inside the Arsenal camp, Arteta responded: “Unbelievable – with out these people we would not be within the place we’re. They’re rising day-to-day.”

Arsenal solely appear to be rising in momentum and stature this season, and Arteta implied he would moderately proceed the season than break for the World Cup – however nonetheless wished his gamers the very best within the competitors regardless.

“I might practice tomorrow however sadly they don’t seem to be right here,” stated Arteta.

“I want these going to the World Cup the very best and they’re going to take care of themselves – I hope they get pleasure from it as a result of it would not get higher than taking part in in your nation.”