Monday, 2nd December, 2013
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta feels that his side's 3-0 win over Cardiff City on Saturday must rank as a "big statement" to their title rivals, who have struggled against the Welsh team.
Manchester City suffered defeat against Cardiff, while Manchester United were recently held to a 2-2 draw by the newly-promoted side.
And it is in that context that Arsenal's win in Wales should be viewed, Arteta believes.
The Spanish midfielder told his club's official site: "Every away game in the Premier League is very tough.
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"Considering they beat Man City here and they drew against Man United, just shows you what a tough place this is.
"For us it's a big statement to come here and get the points, to score three goals away from home is very important. We got another clean sheet as well so we're full of confidence.
"I think we looked really solid again, we kept another clean sheet which is very important for us because up front we know we have the ability to score. It's a great three points – we are delighted."
Arsenal are next in action on Wednesday when they host Hull at the Emirates Stadium.
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