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Mikel Arteta praised Dundalk for not abandoning his football principles for his test with his Arsenal team at the Emirates.
The Gunners outscored Dundalk with a 3-0 win, goals scored in six minutes at half-time and while Dundalk manager Filippo Giovangoli said he was “disappointed” with elements of his team’s defense in awarding the first two goals. Arteta had words of praise as his second string marked a win, the key men rested with Sunday’s test against Manchester United in mind.
“I am really satisfied with the way we played the game, there is always the danger that with a comfortable game it can get very complicated and that was not the case,” said Arteta.
“We knew they would be able to block over and over again and we had to do better, we were very insistent in the way we attacked, we got the right balls in the right positions and after that we handled the situation, generally we managed to give a chance to the players who have not played many minutes this season and that is really positive, since they showed that they are well prepared and capable of playing.
“They needed opportunities and minutes and we used them and they did well, now we are preparing for Old Trafford.”
Said he wasn’t sure how Dundalk would get, Giovagnoli changed his system to play with three central defenders, but the Gunners boss was ready for that.
“I didn’t know how they were going to play, they’ve played 4-3-3 all season and I knew they could come back after what we’ve seen in recent weeks and play with five behind, we were prepared for that but they were a very committed team. , the way they do their job and have tried in the last few months, I’m happy to beat them, ”he said.
“His style is his philosophy and that shows the personality that his coaching staff has and that is something positive to show that no matter where they play, their style of play does not change.”
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