"For me, perfection is non-existent, but we're definitely at a very high level. I think that's a credit to us, the boys, the manager and the environment we have around the team. It's such a special group, and we hold each other accountable. Every day it matters. This is a very good step. For me, it's [favourites moniker] something that we can embrace."
"The Gunners made wholesale changes in the 3-2 victory over Kairat Almaty at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, which saw them become the first team to win all eight matches of the revamped league phase and qualify directly for the last-16. Moreover, only one English side has enjoyed a longer winning streak in European Cup/Champions League history, with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City winning 10 in a row between May 2023 and March 2024."
Arsenal beat Kairat Almaty 3-2 at the Emirates, making wholesale changes and becoming the first team to win all eight matches of the revamped Champions League league phase, qualifying directly for the last 16. Only one English side, Manchester City, has had a longer European Cup/Champions League winning run with ten consecutive victories between May 2023 and March 2024. Opta simulations list Arsenal as heavy favourites to lift the trophy, with a 28% probability. Players stress that perfection is non-existent while acknowledging a very high level, crediting squad, manager and environment, embracing the favourites tag but urging accountability and focus. Arsenal had entered the match on the back of mixed Premier League results including a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United and back-to-back 0-0 draws.
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