We knew the importance of getting players early in the summer and that is the same we want to do in January, Arteta said. This is idealistic. Sometimes it is not realistic. But obviously, if you ask my opinion, as quickly as possible we want the players to get settled.
We knew the result, but the boost is we have to come here and win, and to do that we have to perform at the highest level in this league, Arteta said. We had to have a big performance to win against a really good Brighton side.
It's still a long run to go, Arteta told reporters. My excitement comes from going into the dressing room when the players are talking about what they should have done better today.
There were two penalties. It's very simple. I'm talking about what I've seen. It was two scandalous penalties, said Arteta.