Arteta praises ‘immense’ Arsenal players after win over ‘the best team in Europe’ Bayern Munich

Mikel Arteta lauded his “immense” Arsenal players after a 3-1 home win over Bayern Munich.

After Lennat Karl had equalised following Jurrien Timber’s opener, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored in the second half to secure another victory for the Gunners in the Champions League.

“First of all I have to praise my players because they had an incredible match against, I think, the best team in Europe,” Arteta said.

“Individually we were immense to resolve all the challenges that this team brings to the table.

“The energy that we created in the stadium, what the team transmits, the energy that we bring and the quality that we play with, it’s incredible.”

Arteta says his increased squad depth, despite having had several injuries again this season, has been a huge boost.

“That’s what you require at this level. We’ve certainly improved that with the quality and the mindset of the players coming in and that’s something that is making a huge difference for us.”

The Gunners boss was also delighted to see Madueke grab his first Arsenal goal, having recently returned from injury.

“Very happy, he’s worked incredibly hard to come back and I think he was in a great moment before he got the injury,” Arteta said. “He was performing at the highest level.

“He played on the left, on the right, he gives us something else, a different edge in that frontline and I’m very pleased to see it. Hopefully many more to come.”