Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta refused to be drawn on reports linking the Gunners with Real Madrid star Isco following the 1-0 win at Brighton. Arsenal are in the market for an attacking midfielder after scoring just 16 goals in as many Premier League games this season. Isco looks set to leave Real either in January or at the end of the season.
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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta is linked with a move for Isco (Image: EXPRESS)
"I'm proud for the boys and happy for the result. Lacazette is in a good moment. He's full of confidence. We wanted to change the team in the second half and give it some freshness.
"We weren't threatening in certain areas. In the second half we looked much more confident and we were playing more forward.
"The best medicine is wins. It's a different world and a different story. The picture looks much better.
"Any manager it's hard enough considering the context - it's been quite a challenge. I've suffered in some moments but I have great people around me."