‘Sensational’: Arteta marvels at Havertz and promises Arsenal will fight to end

Mikel Arteta made a commitment that his Arsenal squad will continue to compete fiercely until the very end of a captivating championship race. This came after their narrow victory over Tottenham in a frenzied final, securing the win in the north London derby.

Arsenal and Manchester City are currently battling it out in a closely contested competition, leaving other teams in the dust. Despite coming under immense pressure from Tottenham, who almost managed to level the score after going down 3-0 at half-time, Arsenal managed to hold on tight and go home victorious. Arteta, the team's coach, believes that his players will leave nothing to chance in the remaining three games of the season.

When asked if he could perceive a fighting spirit in Arsenal, he replied, "Absolutely." He has noticed it throughout the entire season. This gives him confidence and assurance in his team every day. They are determined and motivated for what lies ahead. The excitement for the upcoming events is inspiring. They anticipate giving it their all.

After Kai Havertz seamlessly scored their third goal just seven minutes before half-time, it seemed as though Arsenal would effortlessly claim victory. Havertz skillfully landed a high header, having previously set up Bukayo Saka for the second goal. Arteta was extremely impressed with the talented forward's display and shared that it had been achieved under challenging conditions.

Arteta praised the player's performance, stating that he was outstanding in all areas during the match despite not being in top condition. The player had been battling illness prior to the game, but still managed to deliver an impressive performance. Arteta referred to the player's display as "unbelievable."

If David Raya did not make a weird mistake by passing the ball right to Cristian Romero and giving Tottenham a chance, Arsenal might have easily won the game. Arteta was seen hugging his goalkeeper after the game and chose not to put the fault on him. Instead, Arteta praised Raya for his reaction.

He expressed that it's a common occurrence in football. Sometimes, you misinterpret the circumstance, attempt to pass the ball but fail, which leads you to becoming uncertain. And unfortunately, your opposing team scores and capitalizes on that opportunity.

I really appreciate how David takes initiative and lifts his hands, despite their weight. He performed incredibly well during the final stretch of the game, which I found to be very impressive. It's qualities like these that I truly admire in our team members.

Arteta confessed that he had been hoping fervently after Son Heung-min scored a penalty to reduce the score to 3-2. He stated that the squad had to struggle and react in order to secure the victory. He expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and efforts in the last moments of the game.

Ange Postecoglou felt let down that his team couldn't keep up with their more skilled rivals. Despite having two extra games to play, they are still seven points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. "We need to work hard to reach our desired level over time," he explained.

In order to achieve our goals, we need to start paying more attention to the minor aspects that lead to success. Arsenal deserves recognition for already being at that level. They excel at managing the little details, which is something we still need to improve on.

Micky van de Ven's goal was not allowed due to offside after a time-consuming VAR check, just before Saka scored. Postecoglou, who has often criticized the additional layer of officiating, expressed his annoyance once again. He stated that games are no longer refereed in the stadium, but somewhere else, and he is firm in his belief. That is why he does not celebrate goals anymore and instead waits for someone else along the way.

In my opinion, referees at stadiums don't have the same level of power to make decisions as they used to. It appears that they prefer to wait and consider the opinion of others before making a call. Although I dislike this trend, it's become a reality that we must acknowledge and live with, just like everyone else.