Arteta Embraces 'Bad Cop' Role as Arsenal Prep for Sunderland

Arteta addresses tough questions about departed players while Pennant questions Saka's world-class status.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta has responded to criticism and addressed questions about now-departed players like Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli. Meanwhile, former Gunner Jermaine Pennant claimed Bukayo Saka is overrated and doesn't produce often enough.

• Arsenal beat Chelsea for a third straight Premier League win.
• They opened their Champions League campaign with a win via Martin Odegaard's late winner.
• Arteta's side face Granit Xhaka's Sunderland next at the Stadium of Light.

Arsenal aim for a fourth successive league victory when they travel to Sunderland on Saturday night.

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