Arteta reflected on reaching 300 games in charge of the team and praised Bukayo Saka's progress, who is approaching 200 appearances for the club. Arteta expressed his gratitude for his role and the team's support, acknowledging that winning matches is essential to staying in the position. He also highlighted the importance of enjoying one's profession.

When discussing the team's performance, Arteta noted that even with a high winning percentage, they have not yet won major trophies. He also mentioned Bukayo's versatility, visualizing him playing as a left back in the future.

Regarding team news, Arteta provided updates on several players. Defender Gabriel Magalhães suffered a knock in the midweek match against Olympiacos, and Arteta will assess his condition after training. He also mentioned that Piero Hincapie will be available after the international break, but Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus will not be available for the match.

Arteta praised defender Miles Lewis-Skelly, who was called up to the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel. He commended Lewis-Skelly's hard work and dedication, despite not receiving the desired playing time.

Finally, Arteta emphasized the need for Arsenal to perform at their best to beat West Ham, who are under the new management of Nuno Espirito Santo. He acknowledged the challenge and expressed the team's determination to play their best football.