Arteta on possible returns and hails Sporting-Arsenal win: Excellent | OneFootball

Mikel Arteta highlighted Arsenal’s response after the win over Sporting, saying the team had learned from its previous defeats. In the build-up to the match against Bournemouth, the Gunners manager praised the group’s reaction after two consecutive losses and underlined the importance of the victory at Alvalade.

“The response against Sporting was excellent. We understood the reason for the defeats and what we had to do to correct the mistakes,” said the Spanish coach, also confirming Eze’s return for this Saturday’s match, on April 11.

Asked about other possible absences in the squad, Arteta remained somewhat reserved. The manager was asked about the situations of Saka, Odegaard, Timber and Calafiori, but preferred not to give many details. “I don’t know, some of them,” he replied briefly.

Arsenal remain top of the table and continue their march towards the title, with a nine-point lead over Manchester City, although Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand. The home match against Bournemouth therefore appears to be an important step in the title race.

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