Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted he still needed to sign more players despite starting their Premier League campaign with an impressive victory over Crystal Palace on Friday night.
Arsenal have already added five new signings – at a cost of more than £100million – including Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
And William Saliba made his long-awaited debut at Selhurst Park almost three years after joining for £30m from Saint-Etienne.
All three impressed in the 2-0 victory over Palace, but Arteta confirmed that wants to make more signings before the transfer window closes on September 1.
He said: 'Start of the season the most important thing is to win the first match. Then we can think about things we have to improve, and there were a few today.
'Saliba was superb. We were excellent in the first half hour we should have scored two or three. And then to win here you have to dig in and manage the game, which is not easy to do. Jesus started really well today.
'To win here you have to suffer and we did today. That’s the resilience we need to win these games.
'We needed out keeper today, Palace had the best chance of the game with that one on one and Aaron did really well for us.
'We are going to try and bring in more players.
'There are a few things that we have tried but for now its time to work with the players we have.'
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville agreed that Arsenal should look to bolster their squad by signing a full back and a midfielder.
He said: 'I was more impressed in the second half. I expected their forwards to be brilliant but the question mark was over their robustness and resilience to handle the touch 20 minutes in away matches. That was where they really impressed me. They stood up tonight.
'My only concern with the fullbacks. It is difficult for Ben White switching to that position. You need to take 10 games or so to get used to it.
'The game has come along massively in the past few years in terms of positive football. We always used to leave two men back for a corner, now the coaches aren’t bothered about that its all about positivity. If I was Ben White I would have been giving myself ten yards in case I get in a race with Zaha.
'That first win was really important today. Those next four games look pretty good. The challenges will come later in the season, but if they can keep this squad fit they look good.
'They could strengthen in central midfield. If Partey or Xhaka went down they might look a bit light. If they could get a really top midfielder, I just feel Xhaka is always going to let you down, he got booked today.'
jiokmnrtuy
2
Pic
FootballArtista
0
Some Arsenal fans are just impressed for getting a win in match day one...Not knowing how the win was got. On another day and another team, it may be a different story. Yes we got a win but in second half seriously things got bad. We need in more improvements
When things got bad we kept our composure; that's one of the greatest talking points and positive note of the game in my opinion
heycdiuy
2
your right bro let them do that if they really need win this season
Madcap_237
0
salah
Impossible
Potabdpz
0
We really gotta secure Tielemans and Depay whether we like it or not Its clear we can't keep climbing on Jesus' back at all times 4 salvation. He needs a FORMIDABLE partner
salah
Potabdpz
0
We really gotta secure Tielemans and Depay whether we like it or not Its clear we can't keep climbing on Jesus' back at all times 4 salvation. He needs a FORMIDABLE partner
salah
Sauabdlnpu
0
I think we need Tieleman right now before the window close Xhaka is good but can't go five games without yellow cards..
Madcap_237
0
I hv Eddie nketiah no way for new striker
Nketiah is good But may not be consistent
Wohadlrtu
0
We really gotta secure Tielemans and Depay whether we like it or not Its clear we can't keep climbing on Jesus' back at all times 4 salvation. He needs a FORMIDABLE partner
I hv Eddie nketiah no way for new striker
Madcap_237
2
We really gotta secure Tielemans and Depay whether we like it or not Its clear we can't keep climbing on Jesus' back at all times 4 salvation. He needs a FORMIDABLE partner
besdlntu
0
zechenko is good wow Seliba was gsm saka as usual Matineli nice game White and Gabriel wad good parte was good, Odegaard didn't have a good game anyway but created chance as usual
We're very certained with that their pressure when ever we visit Selhurst Park. They're strong physically.We must suffer against any team of their type.But there are areas we really need to improve to strenthen our team.But the must important thing is the win.
AbSixers
1
I used to tell my colleague who are Arsenal fans that me i prefer Smith Rowe than Odegard
You’re right bro, ESR will never play 2 matches without scoring or assists in odegard position as attacking midfielder
vopabimp
1
this is just our first match some corrections will be made the all did well
Benjawillzz
6
Some Arsenal fans are just impressed for getting a win in match day one...Not knowing how the win was got. On another day and another team, it may be a different story. Yes we got a win but in second half seriously things got bad. We need in more improvements
Ebubechukwu1996
6
zechenko is good wow Seliba was gsm saka as usual Matineli nice game White and Gabriel wad good parte was good, Odegaard didn't have a good game anyway but created chance as usual
Benjawillzz
4
We need in a more holding midfielder probably Tielmans or Savic. Because how I saw the match, Xhaka's yellow card gave Palace more momentum knowing they can make him make a second mistake and gets off the pitch. Xhaka also decreased his momentum just to avoid a possible red However, that's the start
Kopcmnops
1
I think we need someone mature at the place of ødegaard, he was missing really
AkoKat
2
I used to tell my colleague who are Arsenal fans that me i prefer Smith Rowe than Odegard
same bro
Babadlnpty
4
Odegaard was no where to be found
I used to tell my colleague who are Arsenal fans that me i prefer Smith Rowe than Odegard
AkoKat
0
Odegaard was no where to be found
Diehardmanutd
2
Crystal Palace impressed despite not having the financial powers to buy a number of players, they played well
Duubcelpty
2
sofar good but the midfield still lacking because there alot of pressure
jocbckost
0
please my boss 🙏 🙏🙏 Arteta & Edu we need to sign tielemans & milinkovic savic for arsenal now now & sign for Cody gakpo to replacement of matinelli please my boss 🙏 I Love arsenal for ever
He can't hear you from here
vusamavu1
0
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville agreed that Arsenal should look to bolster their squad by signing a full back and a midfielder. He said: 'I was more impressed in the second half. I expected their forwards to be brilliant but the question mark was over their robustness and resilience to handle the touch 20 minutes in away matches. That was where they really impressed me. They stood up tonight. 'My only concern with the fullbacks. It is difficult for Ben White switching to that position. You need to take 10 games or so to get used to it.  'The game has come along massively in the past few years in terms of positive football. We always used to leave two men back for a corner, now the coaches aren’t bothered about that its all about positivity. If I was Ben White I would have been giving myself ten yards in case I get in a race with Zaha. 'That first win was really important today. Those next four games look pretty good. The challenges will come later in the season, but if they can keep this squad fit they look good. When to speak the truth is very difficult to you, you make statements like this.
We just read that
mowabcmprt
0
respect your age
buwbdemsty
3
arsenal should have two game changers at bench . starting eleven seems ok . so arteta should spend the money before market close .
Wimbcetuy
1
A lot of mistakes happened yesterday all in the penalty box ☑️. we must improve on it
yezabcstu
1
how can Xhaka got booked at first game ?
That's Xhaka for you. Next up is how long will it take him to get a Red Card. I saw no longer than 10 games. He takes no prisoners.
TeflonDon22
1
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville agreed that Arsenal should look to bolster their squad by signing a full back and a midfielder. He said: 'I was more impressed in the second half. I expected their forwards to be brilliant but the question mark was over their robustness and resilience to handle the touch 20 minutes in away matches. That was where they really impressed me. They stood up tonight. 'My only concern with the fullbacks. It is difficult for Ben White switching to that position. You need to take 10 games or so to get used to it.  'The game has come along massively in the past few years in terms of positive football. We always used to leave two men back for a corner, now the coaches aren’t bothered about that its all about positivity. If I was Ben White I would have been giving myself ten yards in case I get in a race with Zaha. 'That first win was really important today. Those next four games look pretty good. The challenges will come later in the season, but if they can keep this squad fit they look good. When to speak the truth is very difficult to you, you make statements like this.
Yizeilmot
1
how can Xhaka got booked at first game ?
timmydad
5
We are coming for the premier league full force, we are not yet done with the signing. Thank you pep.
jabdkptyz
0
sign lucas paqueta and depay and will complete squad
susbdeinyz
0
arsenal Trilemma
Leeabenosu
1
We need one midfielder & atleast one quality winger martinelli finish not clean we should go for tielmens/savic & antony/sane
Wonablrtu
0
Tieleman and Depay please Arsenal
Nembdortuz
2
we need two signing please,Lucas paqueta en sane
Wuteimnopr
0
xhaka is mistake proned
Cazacdenps
4
please my boss 🙏 🙏🙏 Arteta & Edu we need to sign tielemans & milinkovic savic for arsenal now now & sign for Cody gakpo to replacement of matinelli please my boss 🙏 I Love arsenal for ever
stonecod
1
love you gunners