In the opening match of the new Premier League season, defending champions Arsenal will host newly promoted Coventry. Ahead of the match, Arsenal manager Arteta attended a press conference to answer media questions. The third part of this press conference is below.

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Hello, Mikel, I'd like to continue asking about Lewis-Skelly. Over the past few years, some Premier League clubs have had to sell academy players because it helps improve their financial statements. But when you talk about Lewis-Skelly, you see a player who can not only contribute to the team on the field but also might be the club's soul off the field. So, is it equally important for you to keep players with these qualities?

Of course. I think players who grow up in our academy usually have a deep affection and connection with the club, which definitely brings something different, there's no doubt about that. We need to develop and care for them in a very special way, because the value they bring is very rare and difficult to replace. So, as long as conditions permit, we want to protect these assets as much as possible, develop them, and make them a very important part of the club.

On the broader topic of youth development, about 10 or 15 years ago, it seemed common for top Premier League clubs to loan young players to other Premier League clubs, such as Wilshere on loan to Bolton, and Sturridge on loan to Bolton. But in recent years, it seems more and more players are choosing to go on loan overseas. Do you think that loaning young players to other Premier League teams again would help the development of these young players? Not just for Arsenal, but for the entire league as well?

I think these are individual cases. These players must first be ready to compete and play consistently in the Premier League. The priority is to assess these players and give them playing time. Yes, you'd better be able to confirm that the other party will do that. But in this league, how many clubs, teams, and managers can guarantee that a young player who may not have had much top-flight experience before will definitely get such an opportunity? You might think this is good because this is the level we want them to compete at in the future, but sometimes, they need a different development path. The beauty of this is that the development path can be completely different, but the end result can be the same, and that's the charm of football.

(Australian reporter): Hello, Mikel, Arsenal has a large number of fans in Australia, and fans are very excited because every Premier League match will be broadcast on local channels. Do you have anything to say to those Australian fans who wake up in the middle of the night to support the Gunners during the new season? Also, can you say an Australian "g'day" in your most standard way?

Of course, I hope they definitely do. I have a very special connection with that country. Firstly, because I've been there, because I love it there, and one of my good friends, Tim Cahill, is Australian, so I know a lot about it. So, what do you want me to say? What should I say?

G'day!

G'day!

Arsenal are seen as favorites to win the league title at the start of this season. Do you think this assessment is accurate? Do you also see it that way?

It doesn't matter. Our friend didn't bring his supercomputer and all the things we usually have today.

Don't worry, he'll be back.

I hope he will be back. However, I think that's just the way it is. I think what our "supercomputer" and what it should push us to do is to re-establish our standards, to do it every day, so that we can put ourselves in a very competitive position day after day, in the right way, to play, to perform, and to connect with our fans in the way we want. If we can do that, I believe we will be very close to our goal, and as for what ultimately happens, that's up to fate.

You have won your first league title in your coaching career. When you look around the dressing room, do you see a team that can dominate this league and win title after title?

We do want to achieve that, I can guarantee it with my life, and the players are also very eager to achieve this goal. But we need to prove it with action. Ultimately, this can only be reflected on the field, in our performance throughout the season, and in our actions, reactions, and ability to overcome difficulties when facing different challenges and opportunities. Only then will we know if we are truly capable of doing this.

Hello, Mikel. Calafiori was able to play in the Community Shield, but it didn't seem to get much attention. He seems to have all sorts of abilities. When he's in the box, he has a striker's composure; when he's in midfield, he shows a midfielder's calm. What's it like to coach such a player? And how have you seen him grow over the years?

Every player has very distinct characteristics. Calafiori has some of these; he has a special energy and a unique aura that makes him different, and he can bring these things. Hincapie is excellent; everything he does shows completely different characteristics. What I want to see is that Ricardo is Ricardo, and Piero is Piero, because having both of them makes our team stronger. They complement each other very well, each providing different characteristics, and that's what we strive for when building our team.

Hello, Mikel. Finally, a general question about your job. From the outside, it seems there's more information flowing out during the transfer window now than ever before. Does this make your job more difficult? Has this information ever reached you to the point where you have to communicate and try to deal with certain situations in advance?

Honestly, no. Because this information doesn't directly reach my eyes, but rather my ears, especially our press team, who tell me what's happening outside, and my kids. They ask me, "Are you going to sign this player?" or "How far along is this deal?"

Other than that, I only focus on information from Andrea Berta from the board, or Josh Kroenke this time, to understand the current progress of these transfers and what we can do, and why some things cannot be done.

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