Even Mikel Arteta looked quiet on the bench today. Usually he screams at his players to show energy all the time and tries to impact his players and talk to them every single second. But today he looked very quiet.
Arsenal have come a long way under Arteta, but they'll need him to be at his best to keep these players on their toes throughout what will surely be another long and challenging campaign.
It seems apparent that the absence of key players like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard has put additional pressure on the team, which, combined with a subdued Arteta, raises concerns.
Petit noted that the body language of Arteta during the game was troubling for fans, suggesting that it might indicate a broader issue given the high expectations placed on the manager.
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