Source of the claim? Arteta smiles gently in response to criticism that Arsenal's play is boring.
On 3 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, responded to Paul Scholes' criticism that they were "the most boring team to win the Premier League," asserting that his team has been praised as one of the most exciting sides due to their continuous goal-scoring attack and solid defense.
A reporter asked Arsenal's manager about criticism that their style of play is not very exciting.
Arteta replied, "I hear the exact opposite. Across Europe, people say we are the most exciting team, scoring the most goals, keeping the most clean sheets, and more," he said with a slight smile. "Maybe my sources are wrong."
The reporter then asked, "Why do you think some people say that?"
Arteta answered, "I don't know who those people are. Give me their full name, address, and email. Maybe we can have a conversation."
The reporter replied, "Paul Scholes from Manchester."
Arsenal's performance remains strong as they became the first team to win all eight matches in this season's UEFA Champions League group stage.
In the Premier League, Arsenal leads Manchester City by six points and recently defeated Leeds. Victor Yokeres is the team's top league scorer with six goals, reflecting the attack's continued effectiveness.
Meanwhile, a key strength of the team is their threat from set pieces, having scored 17 goals from them—the highest in the league and three more than any other team.