{"id":24148,"date":"2025-09-28T14:48:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T18:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/mikel-arteta-praises-the-exceptional-newcastle-united-star-after-a-late-victory\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T14:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T18:48:39","slug":"mikel-arteta-praises-the-exceptional-newcastle-united-star-after-a-late-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/mikel-arteta-praises-the-exceptional-newcastle-united-star-after-a-late-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Mikel Arteta praises the &#8220;exceptional&#8221; Newcastle United star after a late victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/mikel-arteta-praises-the-exceptional-newcastle-united-star-after-a-late-victory\/#Mikel_Arteta_was_pleased_with_Arsenals_performance\" >Mikel Arteta was pleased with Arsenal&#8217;s performance.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/mikel-arteta-praises-the-exceptional-newcastle-united-star-after-a-late-victory\/#Gunners_boss_praises_Nick_Pope_of_Newcastle\" >Gunners boss praises Nick Pope of Newcastle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride as he secured a dramatic and fierce battle victory in today&#8217;s Premier League.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The gunner defeated Newcastle United with two late goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel.<\/p>\n<p>Arteta&#8217;s team scored the goal after Nick Urtemed gave the hosts the lead in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>The North London side had to fight hard to win the match after struggling to break down Eddie Howe&#8217;s side in most matches.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Sky Sports in a post-match interview, the Spaniard welcomed the courage, determination and quality the players demonstrated, claiming that the gunners were &#8220;completely worthy&#8221; against one of the league&#8217;s toughest opponents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mikel_Arteta_was_pleased_with_Arsenals_performance\"><\/span>Mikel Arteta was pleased with Arsenal&#8217;s performance.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From the opening whistle, Arsenal set the tone with intensity and calm. Arteta claimed that his side not only created opportunities, but also consistently had a game with his rivals in high stakes clashes.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Pride and I think we deserve a win. The way we played, played and competed. The possibilities we created deserved to win.<\/em> He told Sky Sports.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniards emphasized that this magnitude coincidence is crucial for teams looking to reach the &#8220;next level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In his view, coupled with his ability to find a way to win under pressure, resilience to overcome set-offs separate the good side from the great side.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;That&#8217;s how you get to another level. By going through those moments and taking lessons from them. It was a great opportunity to show who we are.&#8221;<\/em> He emphasized and explained the consistency and relentless quality of the team.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gunners_boss_praises_Nick_Pope_of_Newcastle\"><\/span>Gunners boss praises Nick Pope of Newcastle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcastle-united-v-arsenal-premier-league-2-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcastle-united-v-arsenal-premier-league-2-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcastle-united-v-arsenal-premier-league-2-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcastle-united-v-arsenal-premier-league-2-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcastle-united-v-arsenal-premier-league-2-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcastle-united-v-arsenal-premier-league-2-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcastle-united-v-arsenal-premier-league-2.jpg.webp 1271w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsenal&#8217;s Julientimber has a shot saved by Nick Pope (Photo: George Wood\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Arteta also touched on the tactical gambling he took by throwing additional attacking players later in the game.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;We had to throw everything we had. I think Pope (Nick) was a fair play for him, but we believed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Such performances prove that gunners have the mentality to not only chase the outcome, but also compete with the best.<\/p>\n<p>If they can continue to show such resolve and quality, Arteta&#8217;s subordinates will remain firmly in the conversation of the title.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Gary Neville Identifies the reason behind Arsenal&#8217;s victory over Newcastle United<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride as he secured a dramatic and fierce battle victory in today&#8217;s Premier League. The gunner defeated Newcastle United with two late goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel. Arteta&#8217;s team scored the goal after Nick Urtemed gave the hosts the lead in the first half. 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