Arteta remains unfazed by Liverpool’s clash with Man City, with Arsenal setting their sights on claiming the top spot.
Mikel Arteta emphasizes his indifference to the outcome of Sunday’s Liverpool-Manchester City showdown, asserting that Arsenal is “still not there” in the Premier League title race.
With the Gunners trailing leaders Liverpool by two points and sitting just one behind second-placed Manchester City, Arteta remains focused on his team’s immediate challenge.
Arsenal has the opportunity to temporarily claim the top spot by securing a victory against Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
A potential draw between Liverpool and City could maintain Arsenal’s pole position based on goal difference in the tightly contested title race.
Mikel Arteta remains focused
Arteta remains cautious and unwilling to entertain the idea of Arsenal having control over the title destiny at this point.
Emphasizing the need for focus on their own game and aiming for a win, he downplays the significance of external factors.
Arteta anticipates an exciting match on Sunday, highlighting its appeal for supporters, but maintains that Arsenal’s primary focus is on their immediate performance and results.
Arteta expresses his intention to savor the clash between two of Europe’s finest teams with his children, highlighting the anticipated enjoyment of the game.
Emphasizing a neutral stance, Arteta urges his players to concentrate on securing victory against Brentford for the third time this season, following previous successes at the Gtech Community Stadium in both the Premier League and League Cup.
Publicly and privately, he maintains a stance of impartiality, acknowledging the limited role he plays in the unfolding title race.
Arteta underscores the awareness of both the challenges posed by Brentford and the current position in the title race.
Acknowledging the team’s desire to surpass their current standing, he emphasizes the ongoing commitment to improvement.
Arteta hoping to end title drought
The memory of last year’s setback, surrendering an eight-point lead to City, adds to Arteta’s determination to bring an end to Arsenal’s two-decade-long wait for the Premier League trophy.
The pursuit of excellence and the hunger to overcome past disappointments drive the team’s aspirations under Arteta’s leadership.
Arteta sees the painful experience of the previous collapse as a crucial factor this time, believing it has contributed to the team’s desire for improvement.
He notes the team’s sense of having additional gears to reach and highlights the significance of increased experience, emphasizing the cohesion that comes from playing together and a deeper understanding of the system.
All three title contenders, including Arsenal, are in excellent form, with the Gunners boasting an impressive record of seven consecutive league victories in 2024.
Scoring 31 times and conceding just three goals during this run, Arsenal has achieved a historic feat, becoming the first side in English top-flight history to score 30 or more goals in their first seven games of the year.
