Mikel Arteta responds to Arsenal criticism from Porto head coach Sergio Conceicao

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks ahead of his side's Champions League clash against FC Porto at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta claimed Porto ‘had no intention of playing’ after their 1-0 win over Arsenal Mikel Arteta has described Sergio Conceicao’s description of Arsenal’s mentality in their Champions League defeat to Porto as ‘strong words’. The Gunners slipped to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Portugal last month as Galeno’s late strike sealed the win for Porto. After this side’s loss, Arteta claimed that Porto used a ‘low defensive block’ and had ‘no intention of playing’.

‘When the ball starts rolling, there is quality on both sides, competent technical teams in the 16 teams that are at this stage. We have to look at our team, observing and seeing what the opponent can do with the many qualities that exist. They are a well-trained team, who know and understand every moment of the game and beyond. ‘There is also a very interesting aggressiveness, they are a complete team, well trained, with excellent individualities . Any of the players are very strong.

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