Mikel Arteta outlined Arsenal\u2019s plan for the rest of the summer transfer window after the Gunners outplayed Manchester City in the Community Shield.<\/p>\n
Defending Premier League champions Arsenal issued a warning to their title rivals with a hugely impressive 3-0 win over Man City in Cardiff.<\/p>\n
It took Arsenal less than 30 seconds to break the deadlock, Riccardo Calafiori tucking home following a superb through ball from Myles Lewis-Skelly.<\/p>\n
Kai Havertz headed Arsenal two goals in front midway through the first half following an assist from Gunners summer signing Christos Tzolis.<\/p>\n
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Captain Martin Odegaard scored his side\u2019s third as Arsenal thumped Manchester City in Enzo Maresca\u2019s first competitive game since replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n
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Arsenal look incredibly strong going into the new season but Arteta confirmed he was still hoping to bolster his defensive options before the summer transfer window closes.<\/p>\n
Asked whether his focus is now on defensive reinforcements after the \u00a375m deal for Bruno Guimaraes, Arteta said: \u2018We know there are certain areas that through injuries we are weaker and we need to\u00a0strengthen.<\/p>\n
\u2018We\u2019re\u00a0trying to do\u00a0that\u00a0and\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0been trying to do that for weeks. Only when the opportunity is right for the club will we do it.\u2019<\/p>\n
Discussing Arsenal\u2019s statement win more generally, Arteta added: \u2018A really good performance<\/p>\n
\u2018To show the desire we showed and the reaction I was really impressed. I told them I really enjoyed watching them play.\u2019<\/p>\n
Arteta is keen to sign a new centre-back after losing William Saliba for an \u2018extended period\u2019 through an injury sustained during France\u2019s World Cup campaign.<\/p>\n
Arsenal will also be without Jurrien Timber for the start of the season.<\/p>\n
The Gunners have expressed interest in signing England international Ezri Konsa but Aston Villa are holding out for a fee of \u00a360m, while Arsenal have so far only indicated they are willing to pay \u00a345m.<\/p>\n