LONDON: Mikel Arteta was satisfied with Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Lyon in the Emirates Cup which closed the Premier League club’s pre-season training.
The Gunners beat the French club thanks to goals from William Saliba and Gabriel in the final pre-season game, after the tour of the United States.
Arsenal will face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the opening action of the English Premier League, this Saturday.
Asked if the Gunners were ready to start the season on a high note, Arteta said: “It seems that way to me. The way we started the game was for sure. Just need to keep it up for 90 minutes.
“That is the target and goal we have to set. There are many positive aspects that can be taken from this match.”
The operator from Spain is also satisfied with his team’s preparations ahead of the new league season.
“I think overall it’s been a positive pre-season. It’s been a success, and then two very competitive games here (Emirates).
“The team was incredible, especially in the first half, we played at the highest level. We kept it up and then slipped a bit in the second half,” Arteta said.