Second-half goals from Ethan Nwaneri and substitute Bukayo Saka secured a 2-0 win for Arsenal against Brighton that sets up a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
Here’s what the managers, players, pundits and stattos made of the action…
Mikel Arteta on the win…
A very special evening to be fair, very happy for various reasons. Obviously, we are in the quarter-finals, and we won the game against a really tough opponent. We made 10 changes, we played players that never played together, yet we made two huge debuts for Max [Dowman] and Andre [Harriman-Annous]. That feeling of giving the opportunity to somebody and fulfilling a dream is unique, and I’m very happy that things turned out to be very positive, and we managed to win the game.
Source: Sky Sports
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Fabian Hurzeler on his side squandering chances…
It’s a strange feeling not being in next round,” admitted Hurzeler. “You don’t usually get as many chances in a game against Arsenal so you have to score the goals and if you do that you are in the next round. We had several shots but couldn’t score so that is frustrating. Their first goal changed the game – it’s not easier to score goals here. It is a missed opportunity. It’s a game of results and we have to deliver those so now we have to analyse why we didn’t do that in the last two games.
Source: brightonandhovealbion.com
Arteta on the partnership between Mosquera and Hincapie…
Very good. I think those two are going to complement each other really, really well. I’m very happy with what I’ve seen. Again, they’ve never played together, I think they’ve trained two or three times together and that will keep improving. But I’m very happy.
Source: Post-game press conference
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Ethan Nwaneri on close pal Myles Lewis-Skelly assisting his first goal of the campaign…
Myles and I, from a young age, have always had a good connection – he just sensed me there and I had the instinct that the far post was free. So I’m happy to get a goal.
Source: Arsenal.com
Kepa on making important stops to keep Arsenal in the game…
I just try to act and try to be calm and try to solve the situation in the best way. It was an important moment in the game because it was at the beginning. We had a bit of time to adapt, to resolve some problems they were creating for us, and I think, in the second half, we played better.
Source: Arsenal.com
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Arteta on his keeper Kepa…
He was really good today and I’m not surprised, I said it a few days ago, the way he behaves, trains, the way he’s connected to the team at all times, he’s going to prepare him for those moments and today, certainly he was ready.
Source: Post-game press conference
Mikel Merino on captaining the side for the first time…
PROUD and HONOURED! To have the chance to represent this club and group of players as captain tonight was unbelievable. Thank you everyone for the messages and support. Not a better way to do it than with the win and the ticket to the next round.
Source: Instagram
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Arteta on why handing a debut to Andre Harriman-Annous…
Since pre-season when he was with us, I was very impressed with him. First of all, his mentality, how much he wants it. That’s the first ingredient. He’s desperate to achieve his dream. I think he’s been very consistent, training with us and constantly giving us the option to pick him. I believe today was the right day for him, for the context, for the way he’s playing as well. He certainly proved that he’s got a chance.
Source: Post-game press conference (more here)
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