• Arsenal's summer signings shine in win over Bournemouth to stay top of Premier League
• Havertz and Rice stand out with impressive performances, raising team's level
• 'Shrewd' recruitment praised by Arteta as key factor in team success

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has lauded the club's summer recruitment drive for playing a crucial role in keeping the team in contention for the league title. The recent victory over Bournemouth showcased the impact of new signings such as Kai Havertz and Declan Rice, who both delivered standout performances.

Havertz, operating as a centerforward under Arteta, played a pivotal role by winning a penalty that led to Bukayo Saka opening the scoring. Meanwhile, Rice demonstrated his quality with an assist for Leandro Trossard before adding his own goal late on.

The overall contribution of these new additions has not gone unnoticed within the squad. David Raya also received praise for winning the golden glove award following his loan move from Brentford. This collective effort highlights how Arsenal's strategic approach to recruiting players has paid off handsomely.

Arteta emphasized that wise spending was essential to elevate the team's performance levels effectively. He expressed satisfaction with how their acquisitions had positively impacted both individual players and overall team dynamics.