Mikel Arteta hit back at critics who have suggested the Arsenal boss was perhaps a bit over-cautious in his starting XI, after Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to rescue a point against Man City.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 INTRO
0:08 proud of players and disappointed with result
0:36 not the same as Etihad match last season
0:50 subs at half time show initial team selection wrong? too easy to say that and we were only shaky after they scored - we dominated
1:28 safety first line up? no - a lot of attacking players in my line up
1:55 Madueke tactical? he had an issue and not well enough to continue
2:15 Eze central role? that's why he played there
2:33 Donnarumma so dominant in the box
2:53 Had to time Martinelli introduction well and he is in a good moment
3:25 Martinelli showed levels needed
3:40 midfield 3? because I think it was the best way to start
4:05 Gyokeres concern lack of service? some good balls in box but difficult to have open chances v city and we have to do more for him
4:50 Eze impact and central role? he played more to the right and is very creative and we can use in different places
5:30 how choose different line ups for each game? Many factors to take into account
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By HaytersTV
September 21, 2025