It may be quite surprising with the result, but if we look at the statistics, Arsenal really is not that good this time (except Raya).
Arsenal are fortunate to have a goalkeeper as great as Raya who was able to ward off an Atalanta player's penalty kick and followed it up with a classy save when blocking the rebound. If it wasn't for him who performed brilliantly under the crossbar, perhaps Arsenal would have lost at Atalanta headquarters. Yes, maybe Arteta prefers to play cautiously to prepare his team for another Big Match against Manchester City in the EPL. Arsenal back line plays very well but was not matched by the midfielder and front lines, perhaps this is a lesson for Arteta who does not want to bring in a new striker at the start of the season.

Ngl Arsenal are so fortunate, when you look back at the time when Ramsdale was the first choice in goal and Arteta was bringing in Raya, everyone was in panic and asking “why do we need Raya”; “why is Ramsdale benched for Raya?”; “Arteta what are you doing?”. I think we all have got the answer to those questions now because Raya has been outstanding for Arsenal in important games. The issue of a striker will be attended to in January, Victor Osimhen may still be in Arteta’s plan.