Arsenal wins 10 consecutive matches, yet Coach Mikel Arteta still feels it's not enough

Arsenal maintains their remarkable performance this 2025/26 season with a 3-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the Champions League, marking their 10th consecutive win in all tournaments.

At Eden Arena (Czech Republic), Arsenal faced little resistance against Sparta Prague. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring from the penalty spot, followed by a brace from Mikel Merino, securing a convincing 3-0 win. With this result, Arteta’s side has won 14 out of 16 matches this season, conceding only 3 goals—a testament to the incredible stability and resilience of the Premier League runners-up.

Although satisfied with the display, Arteta remains cautious and hungrier than ever:

“We want even more,” the Spanish coach emphasized. “I’m pleased with our current form, but not content. We can improve, defend more solidly, and be more effective in possession in the opponent’s half. The key is to maintain a growth mindset because that’s the mentality of a top-level team.”

Arteta believes that staying calm against a tough opponent like Sparta Prague was crucial:

“We talked about controlling our emotions and not getting drawn into their style of play. That helped the whole team stay focused and capitalize on chances. I’m very happy, especially winning without conceding on such a challenging ground.”

A special highlight of the match was the Champions League debut for two young talents from Hale End, Max Dowman and Andre Harriman-Annous. Dowman became the youngest player in the competition’s history when he came on in the second half.

Arteta revealed he was unaware of this record before the match: “I only found out after the game. What impressed me wasn’t his age, but how he played. He handled the ball confidently, distributed the play well, and won many fouls. Age doesn’t matter; what counts is the courage and composure to perform at such a high level.”

Arteta also expressed gratitude to the fans who traveled to support the team in the Czech Republic: “They are amazing. Many were at Burnley last weekend and will follow us to Sunderland this weekend. Their support is a huge source of energy, and I’m glad this win gave them an exciting trip back.”

This impressive run of form strengthens Arsenal’s position not only in the Premier League but also in European competitions. Under Arteta’s guidance, the “Gunners” are proving that they win not just with attractive football but also with consistency and an increasingly deep squad.