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·25 October 2021

Arteta believes Arsenal supporters starting to identify with his team

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Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal supporters are starting to identify with his team.

The Gunners produced a magnificent performance to claim a 3-1 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates last Friday.


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And Arteta has noticed that a connection is starting to build between the fans and his young Arsenal outfit.

"I was extremely pleased with that because I can now see that our supporters are starting to identify with what the team projects and that is very pleasing because at the end of the day we play for them, and you have to find the right purpose to do so," the manager told the club's website.

"I think the players felt that connection behind them, [it wasn't just] when scoring a goal, it was right from the beginning and right to the end and if we can generate that every single time we play at the Emirates, it's very powerful for us and very difficult for the opponent.

"That [support] builds confidence in the boys. It's incredible that we are the youngest team in this league and many of the experiences they are going through, they have never experienced before. So the more positive they are, the more confidence that will build.

"When a player is more confident, he fulfils his potential much quicker and much better and it only generates a better atmosphere. Sometimes when you are in a good mood, you make better decisions."

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