Arteta emphasized that he has consistently wanted to sign a new striker, but circumstances have made it difficult. He pointed out that signing a high-scoring striker is challenging, as there are few players in the Premier League who consistently score.

Arteta also highlighted the importance of developing the team's current strikers, rather than immediately looking for new players.

In his media conference, Arteta explained that he believes in giving players a chance to prove themselves, especially after a defeat.

He acknowledged that it's easy to be critical of players, but emphasized the need to consider the context and narrative surrounding player performance.

Arteta expressed his desire to build a strong team, with a good balance of attacking and defensive players, in order to increase their chances of winning the Premier League.