If Arsenal beat Atletico on Tuesday night, the Gunners will be celebrating their 100th win in the tournament. Arteta’s side prevailed in 11 consecutive Champions League phase/group-stage games at home without conceding a single goal, and he will be hoping for more of the same this week.
Simeone is somebody to look up to
The Spaniard was first asked on Atletico boss Diego Simeone, whose side have scored in all of their 11 competitive games this season.
"What he has done since he got to Atletico has been outstanding, not only what he has achieved but the way he has done it. The identity he has created, they are simple and clear to identify because the manager is very much them. That's very difficult to achieve, he's been there 14 years and what he's done is incredible.
"He is someone I look up to. His passion, how long he has been in the game, how he still has that capacity to transmit a willingness to win. To keep convincing players in this environment, you have to be extraordinarily good."
Are Arsenal the favourites?
Next, he was questioned on being favourites for the Premier League, especially after Liverpool fell to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
"The only thing I embrace is when I see the team, the energy, the temperature, the commitment and quality that they can deliver. That gives me the conviction that we can go all the way.
"But that's just a feeling, then the next day you have to prove it, and you can't be busy thinking about those topics."
Hincapie is available
Arteta then confirmed defender Piero Hincapie will be available for the clash, where he could make his first start for the club.
"He will be available, that game (against Fulham) came a bit too quickly for him."
Why are Arsenal so consistent?
Finally, he was questioned on beating teams who his side struggled against last season and was asked what has changed as Arsenal extended their lead at the top with a win against Fulham at the weekend.
"We have to obviously get as much information as we can and understand the reasons we dropped so many points, and then try to implement that.
"But, to be fair, from a draw to a win there are details that need to go your way.
"But it's true that the team has shown a different kind of maturity. A threat. And probably a conviction at this stage, but it's very early and we have to do it for another 30 games and that's going to be the objective."