Arteta Hails 'Most Valuable' Win of Season as Arsenal Edges Crystal Palace
Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace as their most valuable of the season, praising the team's grit and resilience.
“The emotional state is really high but there are a lot of things to get better. Let's try and recover for Wednesday...”
Mikel Arteta praised his team's resilience in securing a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, calling it their most valuable victory of the season. “Fully agree, I value more this victory than any other this season,” Arteta said, highlighting the difficulty of the match against a well-organized opponent.
The win, fueled by Eberechi Eze's stunning set-piece goal, widened Arsenal's lead at the top of the league table to four points. Arteta commended Eze's “unbelievable technique” and noted that the goal showcased the team's ability to find ways to score against well-drilled teams.
💬 “I think the mindset has been exceptional.”
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 26, 2025
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Mikel Arteta emphasized the importance of maintaining focus amidst a demanding schedule, mentioning the team's upcoming match against Brighton in the League Cup. “Coming from playing every three days... you play against one of the teams I think is one of the best, when lose that concentration they can punish you,” he added.
Despite the win, Arteta remained cautious about Arsenal's title prospects, stating, “It's very early, we're still in October... Let's try and recover for Wednesday.”
“Coming from playing every three days (they beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and next play Brighton in the League Cup on Wednesday), you play against one of the teams I think is one of the best, when you lose that concentration they can punish you.
“A massive win. We knew the difficulty of it.”
The win, highlighted by Eberechi Eze's stunning set-piece goal against his former club, extended Arsenal's league lead to four points. However, Mikel Arteta was swift to caution against premature title Celebration.
“It's very early, we're still in October,” he said. “The emotional state is really high but there are a lot of things to get better. Let's try and recover for Wednesday.”
Arsenal's advantage grew as both Manchester City and Liverpool suffered defeats this weekend, further extending Arsenal's lead.
“It shows you how hard this league is,” Arteta said. “The players aren't allowed their phones so I hope (that they weren't following other results).
“We are where we are,” he added. “It's a credit to us because we have been very consistent. It doesn't mean much other than we are doing a lot of things.”
The match-winner came from a set-piece, an area Arsenal have clearly refined. They have a league-high 11 goals from dead-ball situations.
“We have noticed a shift, methods that are implemented that are more efficient,” Arteta said. “You can contain the spaces, because you are better and we have to find a way to score in different ways.”
Arteta praised Eze's “brilliant finish,” noting the special significance of the goal given it came against his former club, where he spent five seasons.
“He was super relaxed before the game,” Arteta said. “Such a strong feeling and gratitude. The technique (on the goal) is unbelievable. We needed something (special) against a team so well organised.”
🎶 One-nil to The Arsenal 🎶 pic.twitter.com/uooGOkYjsn
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 26, 2025
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