While attending the pre-match press conference against Burnley in the Premier League away game, Arsenal coach Arteta talked about the team's excellent defense, rotation and state.

Talking about Arsenal's opportunity this season to break Chelsea's single-season record for fewest goals conceded in the Premier League (15 goals)

I don't pay special attention to these records. We always focus on how to contain the opponent's offensive threats and cut off the source of their offense as early as possible. As long as we execute well, we can reduce the probability of our opponents scoring goals. Every game must go all out, and each player must clarify his role and tasks to achieve the best defensive effect.

How important is a solid defense in the long run? Will this be the key to winning the league?

Obviously, if we can maintain an excellent defense, this will lay a solid foundation for us to win the game. After all, there are many talented players in the team and our offensive line is also quite good. So, if we continue like this, our chances of winning trophies will increase significantly.

After the game against Brighton, you mentioned that you need to take risks with your rotation this season...

Maybe "risk" is not the right word. In fact, I just followed my intuition and believed that this was the best choice for the team. We are not taking a gamble on any player, we only take a so-called "gamble" in certain situations where I think there is a risk in continuing to play a certain player. But I hope that doesn't happen, as long as they don't get injured, I have full trust in my players to make sure everyone is involved but also manage their minutes and let them compete for opportunities.

Talking about the difficulty of large-scale rotation

This is very difficult because there will be a lack of tacit understanding and cooperation between these players. The outside world may pay more attention to ball-related aspects, but there are many other factors to consider in the game. For example, slow reactions in the game. As the season progresses, I hope the team will improve in this area. There were definitely some individual performances that helped us keep the score, but overall I hope to do better from the start next time.

Talking about being told not to use the opponent's towel to wipe the ball without permission during the game against Newcastle

I didn't know this rule existed before. I once took the opponent's drink when I was a player. I think we need to make it clear what actions can and cannot be done, as well as the time allowed to be consumed.

Last year, there were successive setbacks against Newcastle, Chelsea and Inter Milan. Now the situation is completely different. How to ensure that there will be no trough again at the end of this season?

Efficiency is one of the key factors. In my opinion, we should have won the game against Inter Milan last season, but we lost and were awarded a penalty kick that was not tenable in my opinion. Sometimes the opponents do play better, but last year we struggled against Newcastle for the most part and we went back this year and played better and I think we deserved to win. When you can't win, be able to learn from those moments and try to do better next time.

If another forward is injured at the end of the season, will Annus be included in the squad more?

First of all, it depends on his performance, I think he will be encouraged, whether it is training with us or playing for the U23s. If he makes our roster and can provide what the team needs, he's going to get the opportunity regardless of the situation or background.

There are difficulties in scheduling the League Cup quarter-finals between Arsenal and Crystal Palace. Should the match time be adjusted for everyone’s benefit?

I think it's not fair because we also have other games to play, so we have to try our best to coordinate, after all, at the beginning of the season we already know the games the club is going to play. It’s not fair to Crystal Palace either, so we need to find a solution that’s the best possible for everyone.

A few years ago you said you were not superstitious, but you still wore the same clothes. Is this still the case now?

No, now I don’t wear the same clothes, but many other things. For example, I always carry this bottle of water with me. It’s more like a habit. But during a winning streak, these habits are actually useless. I think no one should learn these during a winning streak and focus on what needs to be done.

You just met Kroenke a few weeks ago. Will you go to the United States during the offseason in November as usual this time?

I don't know what's going to happen during the break, but obviously we and the board had a really good time and discussed a lot of things, a lot of things that they felt were necessary.