Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described his side’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace as their most valuable win of the season, praising the players’ resilience amid a packed schedule.
“Fully agree, I value more this victory than any other this season,” Arteta said. “Coming from playing every three days, you play against one of the best-organised teams, if you lose concentration, they can punish you. A massive win.”
The result, secured by Eberechi Eze’s superb set-piece against his former club, moved Arsenal four points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Still, Arteta urged calm:
“It’s very early, we’re still in October. The emotional state is high, but there are a lot of things to improve.
Let’s recover for Wednesday.”