Mikel Arteta brilliant on ‘intimidating' striker Viktor Gyokeres ahead of Arsenal's clash against Chelsea on Sunday.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:13 - Clear week: you guys tried to understand what we were doing. The players had some time off. Last night we had the Arsenal foundations event, all the boys were there.
00:56 - Temptation to let players travel: we had times where players had opportunities to do so. This time it was better to stay here.
01:35 - Gyokeres freedom: confidence is the fundamental pillar. When you feel you belong somewhere, then you can hit the levels people expect from you.
02:13 - Big step for him?: We didn't. We explained the situations around him.
02:43 - More goals he scores, more ads ins for sporting: I'm sure the owners wouldn't mind that.
03:02 - Intense Gyokeres: he wants to kill you! He's a nice guy, he can look a bit intimidating.
03:34 - Four mistakes leading to goals: it's football. Declan did a similar action in the second half and it don't lead to a goal. We need to eradicate it.
03:57 - Problem: Declan took the ball, not much reward, a lot of risk but it shows confidence.
04:38 - Players needed a break: I wish we could've been in Dubai, but then you get surprised, you get the day off, and 8 of the players are having dinner together.
05:14 - BBQ?: In this weather? They are coming.
05:42 - Running more means more success?: we go game to game. Perspective is important.
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By HaytersTV
February 27, 2026