Arteta is delighted with Arsenal’s good form after the Champions League win, but refuses to comment on Ollie Watkins’ ties
Arsenal progressed on Wednesday night to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 win over Giron.
Despite the strong beginning of Gunner, Girona first hit Girona, and Arnaut used Danjama by Juanpe’s capital to finish next to Net in the 28th minute.
Arsenal answered quickly, equalizing through Jorginh’s assembled sentence after Thomas Party was demolished in the box.
Visitors controlled the second half, dominating possession and creating most chances.
Ethan Nwaneri, already the second most interesting English scorer in the history of the Champions League, produced a moment of magic in the 42nd minute, cutting inside and twisting a great effort at the far corner.
Leandro Trossard hit the crossbar just before halftime while Arsenal pressed a third.
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– Arsenal (@arsenal) 29. January 2025
And they could have had it a few minutes after Girona handball gave Gunner another punishment.
Raheem Sterling intensified, but he saw that his effort was saved, reflecting his difficult time with the North London Club this season.
Speaking after the game, Arthta said, “It’s really good right now. Things are going well.
“We won the last four champions league games, but the win in this competition is very demanding, but overall the team was very consistent, regardless of all the problems they had to face.
“I hope that more beliefs are in this locker room that we are a good team and that we can face anyone and still perform and beat the games.”
Before the victory of Arsenal over Giron, reports broke that the club recorded a rejection from Ollie Watkins in the amount of £ 60 million.
He comes after Artea admits that his side needs a new striker, but they refused to comment on it.
He added, “I can’t talk about it either. My confidence is that we have an amazing club with people who always work to try and improve. Let’s see what’s going on.”
