Arsenal is about to usher in a focus battle with Manchester City, and coach Arteta was also interviewed before the game and was asked about related topics.

-About Ben White, Saka and Odge, you explained your decision after training days. Have they participated in some joint training?

As of now, their training content has been adjusted, and there are still details to be confirmed. It will be clear tomorrow whether they can make the roster.

—Will the substitute players be specially appeased when the roster is announced?

Preseason stage, we have had in-depth discussions on role responsibilities. Whether starting or not, it is fundamental to do your best to the club.

-If you win tomorrow, you will become the first Premier League coach to be unbeaten against Manchester City for five consecutive games. Will this make history?

What is certain is that we are ready for victory.

- Arsenal will open suicide prevention services for the first time this weekend. Please talk about the importance of open discussion on mental health and the role of clubs?

I am proud of the club's initiative to deal with major social issues. It is an amazing action to provide fans with safe space to seek help, and hope more clubs can follow suit.

—The news that senior Tim Lewis has left office is surprising. Are you aware of it? How much do you know about changes?

I was informed at a specific time node and communicated with Josh and Tim many times. This is not the first time that similar changes have changed since coaching. I sincerely thank Tim for everything he has done for the club, the team and myself. The needs of different stages of life are different, and we will continue to move forward.

- Fans are worried that major changes will affect the future. What do you want to say to them?

The future is bright. Every time I communicate with Stan and Josh, I can feel their ambitions. The club is full of talents and great achievements will surely be achieved.

——After experiencing many executive changes in five years, how can you deal with this frequent change as a head coach?

This is my first coaching career, and there is no way to compare the frequency of changes. I am very lucky to work with these outstanding talents and learn a lot from them. The emotional connections established with these important people and their families will not disappear, and some have succeeded in other areas and I always bless them.

- Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trosad performed well in the mid-week, which will affect your strategy of using Merino (previously activated for their national team goals)?

Of course. When players are in a period of high confidence, they must make good use of it. Many players are in good shape, which is exactly what we need. They will also be able to do their best.

——I was shot directly twice in the sports game, and my defense after turning his back against Manchester United was significantly strengthened. Is this the expected benchmark or exceed expectations?

This is the standard we must adhere to at present. Although there is still room for improvement, it is an important foundation for achieving the goal.

-You sometimes ask Eze to stay close to the wing and make room for the middle lane. Is this also related to the characteristics of the full-back behind you? For example, Calafiori loves to be introverted, and Xin Kapier is good at siege traps.

Yes. This requires comprehensive decision-making by taking into account the center's assisted defense, winger's off-ball running, and front midfielder's position depth.