Arteta: Our winning rate is the highest, and other coaches have won the championship in this case

October 3rd News on October 4th 22:00, in the 7th round of the 2025-26 Premier League, Arsenal will face West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium. Before the game, Gunners coach Arteta attended the press conference and talked about some of the current situation of the team.

Regarding the team's injury situation

- We need to wait until the training is over and see what Gabriel is like, we haven't done anything today. I'm not too worried about his situation. Inkapier will be able to play in the international game after the international game. We will arrange everything as soon as possible, but this game will make him play too early. Havertz, Jesus and Maduaike remained absent.

About Tuchel's evaluation of Skelly

- I know Tuchel very well, and hearing him evaluate Skelly this illustrate the excellent quality of the player, thanks to his family and all those who educated him. Although Skelly hasn't got the playing time he wants, he has been very professional, both at the club and in England. We can always rely on him, we let him play in the Champions League and he performed well.

Do I need to manage Saka's playing time? Have you discussed this with Tuchel?

-Not yet. Tuchel and I communicate frequently and we will give feedback on each other's players' situation. So far, our communication is very smooth.

About the upcoming match against West Ham

- This game is very important, and we have lost to our opponents twice here in the past two seasons. We must correct this, tomorrow is a good opportunity. This shows how difficult this game is, we know their new coach very well, know his tactical arrangement, we know it will be a tough game.

Regarding coaching Arsenal in 300 games, this number is a lot, we will continue to move forward and maintain good shape. The goal is to win next Saturday's game, and when I started my first day here, I didn't expect that there would be such a long time, nor who would I spend this time with, I want to thank everyone, I look forward to more games in the future.

What are the goals for the 300th game?

—Victory. The winning rate is the highest, but even so, we still don't rank first (Thewinning rate is the highest, buteven with that wehaven 'twonthehighest). At this level, what we did isn't enough, it's more difficult, but that's what we focus on.

Saka is about to usher in his 200th game of Arsenal's career

- I had imagined Saka would play as a left back, which I saw in my first game against Bournemouth. Therefore, he has made great progress on the court! Given his energy and his role on the team, it is a real joy to see him every day.

How did you achieve 300 games in coaching Arsenal?

- I feel very honored that I enjoyed doing things with these colleagues. Football is about winning games so that you can keep your job. If you see a rotation of the lineup, it's really great, but you have to thank everyone involved. Some people stayed here for six months, others stayed for six years.

Everyone is very important. We've earned a lot of points, and the winning rate we've talked about before, and other coaches have already won the championship in this case. Sometimes, you have to congratulate someone better than you. You've done a great job, but someone has performed better.

About Porter leaving West Ham

—He is an excellent coach who has performed outstandingly in different career environments and lasts for a long time. I learned from the players and people he worked with that they had a great time together.

It's a pity to see him leave, especially considering some of the things that are happening on social media. In my opinion, if we want to have the best league in the world, we have to improve in this regard, and we have to make sure that the important people in our league are properly cared for.

Regarding the chemistry between Odge and Yorketh

-We haven't seen enough yet! Odge has not made many appearances this season for various reasons, and there is a personal chemistry between them, hoping that over time and more understanding, this chemistry will blossom and bear fruit.

Is Timber the most underrated player in the Premier League?

—I don't know, because I have a high opinion of him, and I hope people can also highly value him. When we talk about a full-blown player, he has all the defensive qualities you want. ”

Contract on Timber

—The players want to stay here, and we also want to plan the future with them. Timber is a great example of him suffering serious injuries early in his career, but it is incredible that he returned in a great way and made a huge contribution to the team. Hopefully he can be another player who has played for us for a long time.