Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gushes over Declan Rice after dramatic win over Man Utd
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has spoken out after his side's Premier League win over Man Utd
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has reacted to his side's 3-1 win over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The Gunners fell behind in the 27th minute when Marcus Rashford scored for the visitors.
Yet Arsenal then levelled immediately through Martin Odegaard, with the Norway international slotting coolly past Andre Onana.
United thought they'd won the game late on through Alejandro Garnacho, only for the 19-year-old to see his effort chalked off by VAR.
Arsenal star Martin Odegaard celebrates his goal against Man Utd
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And Arsenal then proceeded to beat United after two stoppage time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Arteta was full of praise for Rice - while also hailing United for the way they performed.
"We work and do everything we do every day for moments like this," said the Spaniard.
"This is sport at the top level, it is about the small margins. It could have gone either way.
"I am really happy obviously. They are a great team, really well coached and they make life difficult for you.
"When we gave the goal away that we did you are always up against it and in the Premier League that is dangerous."
On Rice, he added: "He was outstanding, but the whole team was as well. Rice gave us the momentum in the moments the team needed it.
"It is a beautiful thing how these turn around and we won the game.
"We have been so dominant. Against Fulham it was a similar story. The team deserves more.
"When I see a team with that will to win, the eagerness to go and go, it is beautiful."
Rice also spoke out - with the Arsenal midfielder delighted at his heroics and the end result.
"I think as an outsider looking in watching Manchester United and Arsenal you understand the heritage, you understand this game and what it means to the fans and before the game I was really focused and knew what this game meant and wanted to give it my all.
"We were knocking at the door with the corners I think I controlled it with my chin and then scored.
"It was such a special moment.
"The old me would have probably set that back for a cross but last minute of the game there was fine margins."
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard reacted by saying: "I love to play at home with the fans and the atmosphere is unbelievable.
"I am thrilled to come behind and very, very happy.
"It's the best feeling in the world. This is what we play for. To give them something back and how they support us and it is amazing to give them this back.
"It was mad. I don't know what happened but Gabi [Jesus] did so well in the end and scored a great goal and we got the win.
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Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring his side's third goal against Man Utd
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"All the games are like this now and you have to be prepared to play 100 and 105 and 110 minutes. We did great and I am very pleased to win."