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Arsenal Bolstered by New Signings Ahead of Borussia Dortmund Clash
Arsene Wenger’s deadline day shopping spree paid immediate dividends over the weekend, and will play a big part in the Gunners’ Champions League campaign.
Mikel Arteta played 90 minutes in midfield as Arsenal beat Swansea City 1-0 on Saturday for their first Premier League win of the season. In addition to Arteta performing well, giant German center back Per Metersacker also made an impact.Metersacker shored up a back line that was reeling from their eight goal mauling at Old Trafford. It harked back to the George Graham days as the Gunners ground out a win that finished “one nil to the Arsenal.” The physical size of Metersacker is also likely to strengthen the long running weakness at set plays.
As Arsenal begin their UEFA Champions League group play, the signing of Arteta will take on magnified importance. In the absence of injured duo Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey, Arteta will be a key figure as Arsenal aim to dominate possession against a Borussia Dortmund midfield that includes German international Mario Gotze.