Arteta: I Know How Hard It Is To Win Here

Mikel Arteta spoke after Arsenal's narrow 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their second Premier League fixture. This marked the Gunners' second win, maintaining their perfect start to the championship campaign.

"I'm extremely happy; this is a massive win. Coming here and securing three points was never going to be easy. I believe we deserved it. We played a great game. We weren't always at our absolute best, but our goalscorers delivered brilliantly and sealed the victory. I know how tough it is to win here. Every top team has struggled against Aston Villa because they are so strong. I always have faith in my players. The level of play depends on the moment. Last year, we lost here in a very painful way. That still weighs heavily on me," Arteta began.

The Arsenal manager also specifically commented on Ezri Konsa and Eberechi Eze.

"Eze created the moments that brought us the win. Ezri was also very focused and calm in every decision he made. I am very pleased with both of them," Arteta stated.

Finally, the Spaniard was asked about potential transfer market activity as the window closes, to which he responded that he had been entirely focused on the Villa match until yesterday.

"I was away for a day. I had to concentrate on the game, and we have the right people at the club to handle [the transfers]," Arteta added.