Mikel Arteta has doubled down on his feedback that Arsenal have been the “greatest group” within the Premier League for the previous few years regardless of lacking out on the title for the final two seasons.
The Gunners have been narrowly pipped by Manchester Metropolis in 2022-23 and 2023-24 regardless of spending giant elements of the marketing campaign on the prime of the desk.
This season, they presently sit 4 factors behind leaders Liverpool having performed a recreation extra, however nonetheless insists the statistics present they’ve outperformed their challengers.
Arteta mentioned: “If we consult with the stats, the stats mentioned that we have been one of the best group within the league however the actuality is that we didn’t win the league so we nonetheless want to enhance and be higher.
“We’re enjoying to win and that’s precisely the place we wish to be. The strain comes from inside. You must thrive to be one of the best that you just probably could be.”
Liverpool’s formidable kind this season underneath Arne Slot has left little margin for error for Arsenal of their pur
“We’re going to attempt to be nearly as good as we probably can tomorrow evening, that’s the target.
“They’re a extremely good facet, that’s why they beat us final season and proved as nicely once we performed at Villa Park that they’re very tough opponents, so we’ll put together in one of the best ways to win.
North London derby win
After disappointing leads to the cups in opposition to Newcastle and Manchester United, Arsenal breathed new life into their Premier League marketing campaign with victory over rivals Tottenham within the North London derby on Wednesday.
On that 2-1 victory, the Spanish supervisor mentioned: “I cherished the angle that the group performed with, nice event in entrance of our folks, the ambiance was good however we transfer on to the following one, that’s a giant recreation.”
The Gunners gained floor on Liverpool after Slot’s facet drew 1-1 with shock top-four challengers Nottingham Forest.
Arteta added: It’s all the time vital once we are capable of win and capitalise on different groups dropping factors. It’s all the time a fantastic week, firstly as a result of we win, and secondly as a result of for the remainder it’s not what they wished.
“We’d like many extra of these for the time being due to the place we’re. We have to keep very targeted to know that what we wish to do might be a problem.
Arteta: Emery is a superb coach
A 2-0 defeat to Saturday’s opponents Aston Villa, managed by former Arsenal boss Unai Emery, finally proved pricey to their title hopes final season and Arteta is aware of the Gunners face one other tough process on the Emirates.
He mentioned: “We all know the problem of the group that they’re, that’s why they’re performing so nicely.
“They’ve a superb coach, excellent gamers, actually good organisation and we’re so used to that within the Premier League.
“It’s not very completely different each three days so tomorrow we’re going to need to be actually good once more to win the sport.”
Arsenal damage information
Arteta stays with out the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri and Califiori could possibly be out there.
“There just a few selections to make with the medical workers this afternoon, whether or not he can play on this recreation or the following one.,” Arteta mentioned.
