Despite the defeat, Arteta highlighted that his team had successfully achieved their objectives in the Asian preseason, including developing their preparation and connecting with fans to experience the local culture.

Arteta praised his team's attitude, desire, and level of organization, stating that they had shown great improvement in these areas. However, he emphasized the need for his players to elevate their individual skills and be more precise in their gameplay.

Arteta was optimistic about his squad's progress during the preseason, saying that he had seen a lot of positive signs and that they were ahead of his expectations in many areas. He encouraged his team to learn from the loss and move forward, focusing on their next matches at the Emirates Stadium.