He commented on the incredible atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, saying, "I’ve never seen the stadium like this. Before the game, they were already singing and already playing the game. For big European nights, you need the big stadiums that create atmosphere, and you need individual magic moments, and there you go."
Arteta also celebrated Declan Rice's exceptional performance, remarking, "Declan’s been very determined because we’ve talked in the last few months that we haven’t scored a direct free-kick since September 2021. To score two goals in 12 minutes of that magnitude and quality from the same player—a player that has never scored a free-kick before in his career—what are the odds?"
Reflecting on the significance of the win, Arteta said, "When you’ve not played against this team for 20 years, you’ve not had a proper run in this competition, you have to be prepared to write your own history. It’s on nights like this that you can write your own history." He also stressed the importance of maintaining focus for the second leg, reminding everyone that "it’s only half-time" in the tie.
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