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Mikel Arteta press conference LIVE: Arsenal boss on Athletic Club win, Martinelli and Trossard

Mikel Arteta faces the media after his Arsenal side defeated Athletic Club 2-0 in their Champions League opener.

All eyes were on the Gunners as they kicked off their European campaign, having been beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals last season.

It was an underwhelming first-half performance but Arteta rolled the dice with several substitutions in the second period and two paid off, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring 36 seconds after coming on. Martinelli then assisted fellow substitute Leandro Trossard to make sure of the win.

It was a much-needed triumph for the Gunners, as the Premier League giants kicked off their campaign with a crucial victory. You can hear everything Arteta has to say on all that and much more with **football.london's** lead Arsenal writer **Tom Canton** in our live blog below.

20:06Tom Canton

I was sure Gabby was going to react like that. Constantly willing to improve himself.

20:06Tom Canton

They recognise someone who works in the manner that Gabby does. Having that capacity to connect with him.

20:04Tom Canton

What an amazing place to play football.

For 20 to 25 minutes, so intense, many direct routes. The finishers, come off the bench and win it.

19:48Matt Maltby

Well that was exciting, wasn't it? The first-half wasn't exactly memorable but Arsenal showed up in the second period - and you have to applaud Mikel Arteta for his substituions.

We'll be hearing from the manager to hear what he says about the crucical win.

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