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Arsenal boss Arteta: Don't ask me about the keepers

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has refused to discuss his goalkeeper plans ahead of their Champions League opener against PSV Eindhoven.

Arteta dropped Aaron Ramsdale for debutant David Raya for Sunday's win at Everton.

He said, "I respect opinions and I understand the questions and historically what has happened. We have been doing this for many years. It is my job to answer the questions in the best possible way and to do what I feel is best for the team and the club.

"Tomorrow we are going to play against a really good team. They are used to winning and it will be a really tough test, I am sure about that."

But he would not take questions on the situation today, instead turning to Martin Odegaard's form.

"He is our captain, a really important player for us," says Arteta.

"He is a player who has developed and evolved, he has been instrumental in building the culture we wanted. The level he has performed at has been very consistent."

The manager also said: "It has been a long time for the club since we have been in the competition, and for me it is the first time as a manager, so I am really looking forward to it.

"We have been chasing it and fighting for it. Now we have got it and we have to make the most out of it.

"It starts at home. I'm sure our supporters will be really excited and we have to enjoy the challenge."

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