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‘Really good’… Mikel Arteta had a feeling ‘fantastic’ £12m Arsenal player would dominate against Newcastle
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted having a feeling that Jorginho would shine against Newcastle United on Saturday evening.
Arsenal were sensational on Saturday, beating Newcastle 4-1 when it could have been a much more handsome scoreline.
Sven Botman’s own goal set Arsenal on their way before Kai Havertz added number two.
Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior added to Arsenal’s lead after the break with former Gunners talent Joe Willock bagging a late consolation for Newcastle.
This was a stunning performance from Arsenal, whose intensity simply blew Newcastle away and again proved their title credentials.
Mikel Arteta praises Jorginho
One of the keys to Arsenal’s performance was the impact of midfielder Jorginho.
The Italian came in to play as Arsenal’s holding midfield player with Declan Rice playing more of a free role further forward.
Jorginho was outstanding throughout and dictated the game for Arsenal with his passing ability.
A superb ball in behind for Gabriel Martinelli to set up Arsenal’s second goal summed up a fine display from the .
Boss Arteta seemingly knew that this was coming though, having admitted that he felt this was the right game for Jorginho to come in.
As quoted by , Arteta noted that the Arsenal coaching staff had a feeling that this was the night for Jorginho to come in and shine.
Arteta and co were proven right with the Arsenal boss hailing Jorginho as ‘really good’ and a simply ‘fantastic’ player.
“Jorginho was really good, we thought it was a game for him and we know that he is a fantastic player,” said Arteta.
With Thomas Partey still not quite back from injury, Jorginho now has a chance to really secure a spot in the Arsenal team.
The balance and intensity of the Arsenal side looked very good with Jorginho in midfield and Havertz up top, so Arteta may well be tempted t utilise this setup going forward.