“They are ruthless,” Mikel Arteta claims that Arsenal are ready to challenge for the Premier League ahead of season opener
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stated that the club are ready to challenge for the Premier League with his ruthless players and staff.
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Arsenal kick off their Premier League season on the 17th of August, as they host Wolves at the Emirates. After missing out on the league title yet again to rivals Manchester City, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has claimed that his side is ready to have another go at it. In a recent press conference, the Spaniard claimed that his staff and players are ‘ruthless’ and keep him motivated for the entirety of the season.
Arsenal claimed a total of 89 points but came in second best as City successfully defended their title with 91. Even though Arsenal are still not done in the transfer market, Arteta appeared to be confident with the players he had.
They're ready and ruthless about the vision we have. The players put a smile on my face. That's my biggest motivation.Mikel Arteta told said in a press conference via HaytersTV
With 89 points not being enough last season, Arteta understands that his team has to be nothing short of perfect this time around. He also revealed that the players communicated their desire to ‘be better’ and want more for the new season.
The 42-year-old is yet to make his mark on the Premier League, although many consider this season to be the year that changes it all.
Mikel Arteta tight-lipped when asked about transfer target Mikel Merino
Arsenal have been on the tail of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 hero, Mikel Merino, ever since the 28-year-old helped La Roja to the title. Even though rumors surrounding the player’s signing have been circulating for over two weeks, it is understood that Merino’s signing is closer than ever for the Gunners.
As per reports, the club’s management has struck up a deal with Real Sociedad for a £29.8 million fee. That being said, the Arsenal boss was in no mood to speculate about a potential signing in a recent press conference. A reporter attempted to pry out a response from the Spaniard by asking whether ‘Mikel likes Mikel’.
However, Mikel Arteta bluntly shut down all possibilities of speculation by responding coyly.
If I like myself you mean? You know that I cannot talk about any other player.Mikel Arteta said in a press conference
Fans are excited for the season to kick off after Manchester United got off to a narrow yet winning start against Fulham on Friday.
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