Arteta praised the team's ability to adapt to the intense pressure and direct play of their opponents, stating that they "started to grow throughout the game" and became more dominant in the second half.

He also highlighted the impact of super-sub Gabriel Martinelli, who scored a crucial goal off the bench, saying that Martinelli's attitude, commitment, and positivity are qualities that the team values highly.

Artella emphasized the importance of having a strong squad with finishers who can make a difference in the game, and he was pleased to see players like Martinelli and Leandro Trossard step up to score crucial goals.

Arteta also commended the performances of other substitutes, such as Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera, who played important roles in the game.

The manager also expressed his admiration for the atmosphere at San Mames, describing it as one of the best he has experienced, and stating that the energy of the crowd was transmitted to the players, making it a challenging game for Arsenal.

Overall, Arteta was delighted with the team's performance and the result, and he was pleased to see his players adapt to the challenging conditions and come out on top.