Arteta hails ‘phenomenal’ Arsenal star after Chelsea win | OneFootball

Mikel Arteta has hailed a phenomenal performance from Martin Zubimendi after the midfielder scored the winner in the club’s 3-2 win at Chelsea.

Zubimendi scored the decisive goal as Arsenal earned a first-leg lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final tie. The Spaniard’s goal was a moment of real quality from the summer signing, as he combined with Viktor Gyokeres before showing unerring composure inside the box.

It was the latest impressive performance from Zubimendi, who has become a key cog at Arsenal since his arrival from Real Sociedad last summer.

Arteta has been delighted with his impact in North London, but stressed there is still more to come.

“Well, I think when we talk about Zubi, it’s what else can he do? He can do whatever he wants, it’s a bit similar to Declan’s qualities,” Arteta said at his post-match press conference.

“We just have to keep unlocking that in his system, in his brain, because he’s so good at occupying different spaces, carrying the ball, dribbling, winning duels, and he has a talent when he gets into the final set and into the box.

“He’s so composed; he sees the picture very clear. The picture actually is clear sometimes, I know the parts of the pitch and what he’s done today, I think it’s phenomenal, not only the goal but the performance as well.”

Arsenal are aiming to win the League Cup for the first time since 1993 this season and also remain in pursuit of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.

Arteta said the hard-fought win at Chelsea would help his side’s momentum.

“Really good, because it’s a really tough place to come. They are top side and when you watch them live as well, the quality that they have, how they open you up in a second with the quality that they have, it’s impressive. So that’s why I really value what the team has done again.”

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