Mikel Arteta shares what he’s noticed about Everton after playing Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid
Everton secured themselves another big point on the weekend in their game against Arsenal.It is a point which reflects even better on David Moyes and his side just a few days on following Tuesday’s Champions League action.
After going a goal behind, Everton were able to turn things around in the second half to claim a point from the Gunners.
Iliman Ndiaye credited Moyes’ half-time instructions as a big reason why the Toffees came out a much better side.
A point against one of the Premier League title challengers is never to be sniffed at, but their latest result has made Everton’s draw look even more impressive.
Mikel Arteta has now shared his thoughts on the differences between his trip to Goodison Park and facing Real Madrid after Tuesday’s European outing.
What Mikel Arteta said about Everton after Real Madrid triumph
Everton fans chanted Arteta’s name on the weekend and just days later the Spaniard found himself leading Arsenal to victory over Real Madrid.
It was an emphatic victory for the north London side who certainly put in a statement performance.
Speaking after the game, Arteta was quizzed about how the trip to Goodison on the weekend was different to facing the European giants.
“A completely different game, two different worlds of football and demands from the opposition, and you could sense they’ve been waiting for this game,” he said.
“The moment that we got the draw, there isn’t a team or a club that is going to motivate you for the right reasons, because they changed the history of the competition, and they are the best team by far in the competition, and our challenge and opportunity was to face them and try to beat them.”
Carlo Ancelotti praised Arteta leading up to the game at the Emirates Stadium, but he will not have expected to lose 3-0.
With speculation over his position in Madrid, the defeat on Tuesday night could well mark the beginning of the end at the Bernabeu for the 65-year-old.
Everton must take confidence from Arsenal draw
The tricky fixtures continue to roll on for the Blues as they face the high-flying Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
However, even with the Merseyside Derby loss, Everton are showing they are capable of giving any side a run for their money under the 61-year-old.
