Arteta: A really good game at the very beginning of the season

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta commented on his team's victory in the Super Cup match against Manchester City (3:0). "A really good performance at the very start of the season. To play at this level and show the desire we showed and the reaction from the players - that impressed me and I told the players I was very pleased with the way they played. I'm a little surprised because during the pre-season training we formed three different groups. Eight or nine people arrived only five days ago to pass the tests, practiced for two days - and the fact that they played like that is really impressive. It shows how badly the players want it, what level of desire and skill we have. Tsolis has fit into the team and his level of understanding of the game... I think he makes a lot of good decisions when others would rush. He is very smart, accurate. Today, being in a limited space, he made the right decisions and provided two assists. We have a very strong midfield. We have increased the quality year after year and now we have many leaders, there are players with different qualities, but they can play together and be very strong," Arteta was quoted as saying by media. A video review of the Arsenal — Manchester City match is available for viewing on media.