This article contains affiliate links, and we will receive a commission on any sales generated from it. Mikel Arteta reflected on Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea. Both Arteta and Mauricio Pochettino stressed the need for patience with Chelsea’s young squad after Arsenal’s heavy 5-0 win over the Blues.
Kai Havertz haunted his former employers with a brace, in addition to Ben White’s two goals, kickstarted by Leandro Trossard’s early finish to inflict a damaging result. Arteta had the opportunity to twist the knife in when asked if he had any sympathy for Pochettino, who he spent two years with at Paris Saint-Germain during their playing days. Instead, the Spanish boss offered some words of encouragement, having faced similar criticisms during his first few years in north London.
He acknowledged Pochettino’s difficulties and expressed hope that things would turn around for him. Pochettino, in a similar assessment of the match, chose not to criticize his own players for their performance but opted to support the young squad. He emphasized the need for fairness towards the players and the challenges involved in building a new, young squad.
Pochettino attributed the circumstances and the team’s lack of experience as reasons for their performance, and he urged for understanding and patience in the development of the team. Both coaches acknowledged the challenges of working with a young squad, emphasizing the need for patience and understanding from the fans and the public. They highlighted the long-term vision and the efforts to build a competitive team, urging for support and fairness towards the players.