Mikel Arteta has shown his appreciation for Andrea Berta’s work ahead of Arsenal facing Burnley in the Premier League.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions and are top of the Premier League.
It comes despite the fact the Gunners are missing a number of their top players right now.
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Arteta provided William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli injury updates ahead of Arsenal facing Burnley, with the latter definitely out of action.
Despite recent blows on the injury front, however, the North Londoners continue to compete at the highest level, and the Spaniard has now explained why.
Andrea Berta looks on ahead of a Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool
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Mikel Arteta is grateful for Arsenal depth ahead of Burnley
As well as providing an injury update, the Arsenal boss was asked about his team’s newfound depth.
In previous seasons, the Gunners have been unable to match the likes of Manchester City when it comes to a 20-man squad.
In 2025/26, however, Arsenal’s team is the most valuable in the Premier League.
On the increased depth, he said: “Thank God that we have it, we have five or six players out and we have to find solutions and the team remains competitive.”
Mikel Arteta after Arsenal FC v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3
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Andrea Berta summer signings stepping up for Arsenal
While much of the attention this summer was on Liverpool’s big spending, it’s fair to say sporting director Andrea Berta worked wonders in the transfer market.
At present, Arsenal have six players sidelined, most of whom were crucial for them in previous campaigns.
Gabriel Jesus
Martin Odegaard
Kai Havertz
Gabriel Martinelli
William Saliba
Noni Madueke
In their absences, however, a number of the stars Berta helped bring to the club in the most recent window have thrived.
Theo Walcott praised the signing of Eberechi Eze, with the midfielder recently scoring the winner against Crystal Palace.
Arteta has admitted to being surprised by how good Martin Zumbamendi has been since arriving in the Premier League.
Elsewhere, while he hasn’t scored a lot of goals, Bukayo Saka has praised Viktor Gyokeres, who has stepped up to lead the line in Havertz’s absence.