Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his side are capable of performing at a higher level than last season after maintaining their 100 per cent start to the Premier League campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Chelsea on Sunday.

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The Gunners recovered from Morgan Rogers’ early strike through goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard either side of half-time to secure all three points at Emirates Stadium.

Speaking after the game, a post match report on the club website on Sunday said Arteta described Arsenal’s performance as “exceptional” and said the victory showed what his side could achieve this season.

“I think it’s an indication for us that we’re capable of performing even higher than we did last season,” Arteta said.

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“It depends on whether we maintain that desire, that humility, and continue every day to find a greater version of myself and the team. We still have a lot to grow and a lot to offer, and that’s the ambition of the team.”

Arteta believes Martin Odegaard’s improved form has been helped by his fitness and confidence, describing his current level as the highest he has seen from the Arsenal captain. Odegaard and Tzolis. Credit: BBC Sport.

“First of all, he feels fit and confidence-wise, it’s the highest I’ve seen him,” Arteta said.

“He has a point to prove from last season as well, from missing so much football. Kai is the same; Bukayo is the same. We missed so many attacking players last season for long, long periods – I’m not sure how many games they played together last season, but probably not many.”

Arteta said Odegaard is benefiting from developing chemistry with his teammates and, importantly, enjoying his football.

“When you start to feel the chemistry they have between them and what they can produce, it’s great. But for me, he gets to that point because he’s enjoying his football.”

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