The Gunners secured the victory thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. Arteta praised his team's performance, saying: "We started the game really well, and we looked like a real threat. We had a lot of dynamic movement and were creating opportunities throughout the match."

The manager also acknowledged the team's defensive efforts, saying: "We kept another clean sheet, which is a great achievement. Our goalkeeper made a crucial save early on, and we had moments of dominance, but also some periods where we struggled to control the game."

Arteta also praised Martin Odegaard, saying: "He played fantastically, with a lot of freedom and threat. He created opportunities for others and should have scored a goal himself. It was great to see him back on the pitch, and he played some excellent minutes in Newcastle to help us win the game."

When asked about facing his former coach Jose Luis Mendilibar, Arteta said: "It was a strange feeling, but I'm glad he's doing well and wish him all the best. I learned a lot from him during my time with him, and I'm grateful for the experience."