Mikel Arteta Fires Warning to Arsenal Fans Despite Huge Win Over Rivals Chelsea

Mikel Arteta Fires Warning to Arsenal Fans Despite Huge Win Over Rivals Chelsea

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
  • Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has insisted that the Gunners have a long way to go despite their impressive pre-season campaign
  • The Gunners have picked four wins during the period, including a huge 4-0 win over rivals, Chelsea, in Orlando
  • Arteta will be hoping to help his side build on their fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season after a spending spree that has seen him acquire five new signings

Mikel Arteta has sent Arsenal fans a cautionary note despite his side's huge win over Chelsea in the Florida Cup.

The Gunners demolished Thomas Tuchel's charges 4-0 in an epic clash staged at t the Camping World Stadium in Florida.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Chelsea, Orlando, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Premier League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a pre season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane.
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Two first-half goals from Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and another double from Bukayo Saka and Albert Sambi Lokonga was enough for the north London side to down the Blues as they earned the bragging rights in the clash.

According to Sportskeeda, the win was Arsenal's fourth in the ongoing pre-season, scoring 14 goals in the process.

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Mikel Arteta fires warning to Arsenal fans

However, Arteta has warned Arsenal supporters not to be carried away, with the Spaniard insisting there is still a lot to be done for the Gunners to hit the right notes.

Speaking in a pre-conference after the win against Chelsea, the boss said via Arsenal's official website:

"As you could see there are a lot of positives to take from the game. The way we played, the intensity we showed, the way we were trying to show who we are as a team,"
"But at the same time, it's just a test match. Don’t get carried away. There are still a lot of things that we have to get better at, and do better," he added.

Arsenal star delighted to make Emirates return

Earlier, Sports Brief reported William Saliba has revealed his desire to fight for a starting role under Mikel Arteta after his return to Arsenal.

The 21-year-old French defender was signed by the Gunners in 2019 but struggled to win over Arteta's trust.

However, the ex-Saint Etienne star is set to get a lifeline at the Emirates in the upcoming season following his return to Arsenal.

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