Arteta maintains an optimistic outlook despite Arsenal’s lackluster performance at the Emirates Stadium, where they conceded two goals.
He sees this setback as an opportunity for his relatively inexperienced team to grow and gain valuable Champions League experience.
Arteta compares experience to accumulating miles in a car, suggesting that the more challenges they face, the wiser they become, especially crucial in such a demanding competition.
While disappointed with conceding two quick goals against Bayern, Arteta underscores the significance of how the team reacts to adversity.
Despite trailing 2-1, Arsenal displayed resilience and composure, avoiding a collapse that many teams might have experienced.
Arteta praises his players for their exceptional response, highlighting their ability to remain focused and implement impactful changes that ultimately resulted in a draw.
During the match, Arsenal narrowly escaped a potential penalty when Gabriel handled the ball in the box.
Despite Bayern’s protests, the referee opted not to award the penalty, a decision Arteta believes was the right one.
However, he intends to address the incident with his players to stress the importance of caution and awareness in such situations.