Arteta: Napoli are not a weak side; we could have scored more

After Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 at the Maradona Stadium, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports in an interview: Napoli are not a team to be underestimated, but we could have scored more goals.

"The opponents were very difficult to deal with, and the atmosphere at the stadium was intense, but the team fought from the beginning, kept pressing, and created chances. For me, the result does not fully reflect what happened on the pitch; we could have scored more goals. Considering the difficulties in the match, we deserved this victory as well."

Is Arsenal's secret its solid defense?

"It is not a secret, it is the result of the work we do every day, and it reflects the players' constant desire to quickly win the ball back after losing possession. This is very important."

Arsenal have also learned to play in a slower tempo: "If we want to break down a defense like Napoli's, we have to take some risks, and that is exactly what we did."

After achieving success last year, how can the team continue to improve?

"It depends on the players' determination and commitment every day. Last year was also very difficult, especially in attack, as we were missing many players."