Arteta said that his team had achieved their objectives in the Asian preseason, which included developing their preparation and connecting with their people. He was pleased with the team's attitude, desire, and level of organization, but felt that they missed a crucial moment in the match that could have turned the result around.

Arteta expressed confidence in his squad's progress during the preseason, stating that he was very positive about their performance in the last 10 days. He was ahead of schedule in many areas and felt that the team was ready to move forward.

The team will regroup on Monday to prepare for two games at the Emirates, before heading to Old Trafford for their next match.