JAKARTA - Mikel Arteta called Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace the most valuable win of the season for his team after the Premier League title race sided with them, at least for now.
Eberechi Eze's volley in the 39th minute sealed victory over his former club, as well as put the Gunners four points ahead at the top of the table. While their rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool, both lost.
Arsenal have won 11 of 13 games in all competitions this season, but ahead of the weekend where they beat Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League, Arteta said Crystal Palace's win was a fixed price.
"I'm just telling the players that I value this win more than any other win of the season because we know how difficult it is."
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"You come after playing every three days, you also have a great chance with things going on this weekend."
"I know we played against a team that I think is one of the best lately in terms of organization."
"How hard can they make it difficult for you, how frustrated they can be. When you lose concentration, they will definitely punish you," said Arteta as quoted by ESPN.
Eze joined Arsenal with a 67.5 million transfer from Crystal Palace in the summer. Arteta praised the midfielder's ability to create magical moments after scoring his first league goal for the Gunners.
When asked if it was the type of contribution Eze needed, Arteta referred to the goals he scored for Crystal Palace against Arsenal in the same game last season.
"Yes, 100 percent. Kick the ball the same way he did last year, but against us when he scored from that corner and hit the post straight away."
"So, he's got the ability to do that. We know against a defensive team with so many players, very physical, not giving space, (numbers) nine taking care of your best players, you have to create chaos or open up space at some point to create big chances."
"He controlled the ball and scored very well. That's what big players do. He's a big player."
"Hopefully it will give him a big boost and confidence to create more moments like this because those moments sometimes determine a season," said Arteta again.
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