Mikel Arteta explains Saka and Eze rotation

Football
2 Oct 2025 • 6:00 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League league phase, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and substitute Bukayo Saka.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta highlighted the team's improved squad depth this season, stating it makes them better equipped to progress further in the competition compared to last term.
  • Arteta rotated six players for the match, noting the positive impact of substitutes, including Saka who scored the decisive second goal in stoppage time.
  • The Gunners took an early lead through Martinelli, but required a crucial save from David Raya to prevent Olympiacos from equalising before Saka sealed the win.
  • Arteta expressed satisfaction with the challenging win and described the surreal experience of coaching against Jose Luis Mendilibar, who was his coach at 13.

IN FULL