Arsenal was beaten 2-2 by Sunderland in this round of the Premier League's highlight match. Coach Arteta discussed related topics in an interview after the game.
——This game
"It was a really tough test. We knew beforehand that they were going to make it difficult for you given how tight their formation was. They kept pushing the game into areas that you had to deal with. Domain. It was really unlucky to concede the ball at the last minute. The length of stoppage time itself shows the situation of this game. "
-The arrangement at halftime
"We must do it. It was better, especially considering the way we conceded the ball. Their tactical intention was clear and they were executed very well, but we had to really do it in the game. We scored the second goal but the opponent had another long one. They did handle the pass well. "
-The disappointment of conceding two goals
" (two conceding goals) were both direct long passes, and the two headers were exactly the same. But this also depends on the ability of their opponents. Having a player like (Dan) Ballard who can create those moments and score those goals is why they're so high up there - does that reflect the depth of competition in the Premier League? The Premier League shows this every week, every game, the difference between victory and defeat is just a few cents. Now the international break is here. We are very disappointed, but we have to pick up and move on. "
- At Odegaard. Is it a good thing to have an intermission when Furts, Yorkres and others are absent?
"Seven players in our forward line are injured. Our personnel are very limited, but that is part of the season. "
-The team went from 0 -The positive side of going from 1 behind to overtake
"Of course (it's a positive). I really like the way the team reacted and scored two goals to go ahead. It's just a pity that we conceded the goal at the last moment, but this is the Premier League. "