Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, shares insights from bench during West Ham defeat
Arsenal’s dominant performance against West Ham led to a resounding 6-0 victory, with William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and Leandro Trossard all finding the net. After the bench urged Arteta to give young player Ethan game time, Arteta emphasized the importance of earning the trust of his teammates. This win marked a significant and impressive statement in Arsenal’s pursuit of the title. Arsenal overwhelmed their London rivals with a strong start, securing a 4-0 lead by half-time.
West Ham’s woes continued in the second half, with Saka adding another goal and former player Declan Rice also getting on the scoresheet. Arteta spoke after the match, highlighting the importance of earning the team’s trust and acknowledging the bench’s suggestion to include Ethan. He referenced Ethan’s debut at the age of 15 and 151 days and expressed optimism about the young player’s potential contributions in the future.
