Mikel Arteta: Arsenal should ‘resemble a hammer’ to go after Liverpool
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Arteta firmly insists Arsenal will continue to defend the title regardless of Liverpool’s lead (1:15)
Mikel Arteta discusses the Premier League title race and expects Arsenal’s see to Brentford. (1:15)
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James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCDec 31, 2024, 12:00 PM ET
Mikel Arteta has actually stated Arsenal needs to “resemble a hammer” to pursue Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
Toolbox travel to Brentford on New Year’s Day intending to move above second-placed Nottingham Forest with a win that would take them within 6 points of leaders Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s side have actually lost simply one league video game this season and when asked how difficult they would be to go after, Arteta stated: “I do not understand and it does not depend upon us. We need to continue to resemble a hammer: exist every day, every day and if somebody wins all the matches then praise them and go to the next season.
“But if they do not– which in history it hasn’t occurred– then we will exist.”
Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury– which is anticipated to keep him sidelined up until March following an operation – has actually developed a chance for Leandro Trossard to make an effect.
“He’s a truly excellent character,” Arteta stated of the Belgium global who has actually begun simply 11 video games this season.
“They all wish to play, constantly wish to play.
“Leo has actually revealed a lot more consistency in the last 12 months, he’s been worthy of that. He’s had a great deal of competitors in his position. That’s it. Raise the level. If he dips into that level then he will play like anybody else. He has the capability to do something unique in the last 3rd.
“Leo naturally is a little a moaner however I like that due to the fact that he’s really competitive and you have training sessions, he’s constantly hectic with the referee’s choice, since he wishes to win. That’s what I enjoy.
“He constantly wishes to be the very best and when he’s not there, he’s not delighted. That’s what presses him. That’s where he is available in the pitch, he can make an effect due to the fact that he’s got that drive, that anger which states ‘I’m gon na reveal you.'”
