INTERVIEW: Lacazette on… the win, Saka and the defence

Alex Lacazette played a key role in our win at Wolves on Saturday - but he reserved special praise for our defensive performance.

Afterwards, the France international spoke to the media and this is what he said about the win:
 
on it being a 'robust' Arsenal performance...
Yes, I agree. We were strong defensively, we respected what the coach asked of us and we scored two goals so we're happy.
 
on if the result represents real progress…
Yes. We have won the last two or three games, I think we played well today and they're a good team in the Premier League so to win 2-0 on this stage is a really good performance.
 
on Saka's opening goal...
Yeah, Saka played well. He scored the first goal to help the team to go forward in the game and when I came on I had the chance to score as well so I am happy. My first since we came back from lockdown.
 
on how far we can go up the table...
We know that we have matches coming in the next week and afterwards so we need to keep working hard.

Bukayo Saka sends message to fans as Mikel Arteta praises Shkodran Mustafi

Bukayo Saka sends message to fans

It has been quite a week for Bukayo Saka, who followed up signing a new long-term deal with the Gunners by netting his first Premier League goal.

That set Arsenal on their way towards a pivotal three points, which could be vital in the hint for European involvement, and Saka spoke about his memorable few days after the match.

“It’s been a week that I’ll remember for my whole life. It’s not just me, it’s Arsenal fans, you can see we’re building and that the manager is building. We’re just delighted with the results we’re getting and that I can tie down my future here," he told Sky Sports.

“I’m 18, it’s been a dream to play for this club. I came up from the academy this season so I have to take it game by game, take each opportunity that the boss gives me. I’m so grateful to be here, it’s my dream. Anywhere the boss puts me, I want to be.”

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Arteta praises Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi hasn't always found things easy during his time at Arsenal but he was among the players to catch the eye with his performance against Wolves.

The Gunners secured a hard-fought clean sheet against their fellow European chasers and needed to be alert throughout - and Arteta says Mustafi has shown he can be relied upon.

"Mustafi has been really good since I joined. He was pivotal today. Him and Dani [Ceballos] dictated the game really well for the first 45 minutes. They gave the team what they needed."