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Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s title rivals that there is even more to come from his side this season.
Arsenal have picked up maximum points from their first three Premier League matches, maintaining that perfect record with a 2-1 win over Chelsea.
It was far from a comfortable afternoon, with Chelsea taking the lead after barely a minute through Morgan Rogers’ volley.
However, Arsenal responded superbly. Kai Havertz equalised before half-time and Martin Odegaard netted what proved to be the winner five minutes into the second-half with a goal that was remarkably similar to his strike against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Only City and Arsenal have nine points at the top of the table and Arteta is confident his side are better now than they were when ending their 22-year-wait for a league title last season.
“It’s an indication for us of how capable we are to perform at an even higher level than last season,” Arteta said.
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“It depends on how we maintain and sustain that desire, that humbleness and continue every day to try and find a better version of myself and the team.
“We still have a lot to grow and a lot to offer, and this is the ambition of the team.”
Rogers’ goal was the first one Arsenal have conceded this season and it briefly left the Emirates Stadium stunned.