Mikel Arteta reacts to Chelsea’s Club World Cup win as Arsenal manager addresses Noni Madueke signing

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Chelsea’s victory in the Club World Cup saw them add another trophy that London rivals Arsenal are not able to boast in their own history.

The Blues put European football on note with a dominant win over PSG in the final, just weeks after the Ligue 1 side had won the Champions League.

The Gunners had faced their own difficulties against the Ligue 1 side this season, being well beaten in the semi-finals of that competition.

The footballing world were very impressed with Chelsea’s performances in the United States. Alan Shearer named six Blues in his Team of the Tournament, including Cole Palmer.

Mikel Arteta praises Chelsea after Club World Cup win

There are some fears about the small off-season break the players have been afforded will have an impact on their efforts to compete for the Premier League title next season, a goal shared by Arsenal, amongst others.

After flying to Singapore for their pre-season tour, Mikel Arteta praised the Blues for their achievement over the summer.

He said to Football London: “Congratulations to them on winning the Club World Cup. I think it was a big achievement for them.”

The Blues will certainly be up to speed of things by the time they face Arsenal for the first time in the new season. They will welcome their rivals to Stamford Bridge on November 29.

Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s signings from Chelsea

Despite the rivalry, business between Chelsea and Arsenal has become far more frequent in recent seasons, and that has already continued this summer.

After the addition of Kepa Arrizabalaga as back-up goalkeeper, Noni Madueke has also made the switch, leaving the Blues camp just days before they were crowned world champions.

Arteta was asked after the addition of the winger why they had signed so many players from Chelsea, and he explained he is more worried about the profile of the individual, rather than where they come from.

He continued to Football London: “Probably because they have some great players and a lot of players. We tried to focus on the players we want to sign regardless of the club they are in.”

One player the Gunners are not likely to sign is Nicolas Jackson, despite reportedly being offered to them as speculation over his future continues.