Mikel Arteta reveals what Arsenal needs to do to compete with Liverpool

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed what his side must do in order to compete with League leaders Liverpool in title race.

Mikel Arteta reveals what Arsenal needs to do to compete with Liverpool

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to be relentless in the second half of the season (Via Sky Sports; X/@brfootball)

Premier League leaders Liverpool go into 2025 with an eight-point lead over Nottingham Forest in second. Mikel Arteta‘s Arsenal is in third position, just one point below Forest. The Arsenal boss spoke about what his team must do to compete for the title.

Having played an equal number of games (18), the Arsenal boss thinks that his side really has a shot at competing with Arne Slot‘s men. In a recent press conference, the Spaniard revealed what he thinks it will take for the Gunners to get on top.

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To begin with, Liverpool is in stellar form this season, having only lost a single game in the League. The club has scored an impressive 45 goals while only letting in 17.

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While January poses a monumental challenge for both Arsenal and Liverpool, the Gunners seem to have a more difficult start to the year. In January, Arsenal will play 9 games in a span of just 29 days. In this supreme test of resilience and endurance, Arteta will need all of his players working at full flow.

We’re going to have to prove it. We have to continue to be like a hammer, be there everyday. If someone wins all the matches, congratulate them and go into the next season.

Mikel Arteta told the press via GOAL

The club plays its first game of 2025 against Brentford on Wednesday after which Brighton awaits on the 4th. To compete for the EPL or potential UCL spots, the London-based club must ensure not to lose points.

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Mikel Arteta makes hilarious Leandro Trossard comparison

Mikel Arteta isn’t a man of many jokes. However, the tactician made a delightful comparison for the club’s trusted Belgian forward Leandro Trossard. In a recent press conference, the manager called Trossard a ‘moaner’ and that he liked it as well.

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Mikel Arteta joked about Leandro Trossard always complaining (Via GOAL)

Trossard has been an important part of Arteta’s plans this season, appearing in all Premier League games. The 30-year-old also has three goals and two assists to his name. In the Champions League, Trossard has made six appearances, claiming a goal and an assist in the process.

Leo is a little bit of a moaner, but I like that because he’s very competitive. He’s always busy with the referee’s decision because he wants to win.

Mikel Arteta told the press via The Mirror
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As things stand, Arsenal is in third position in the League table, with 36 points from 18 games. In the absence of main man Bukayo Saka, it will be interesting to see how the club will maneuver its way out of the tight situation for the remainder of the season. Fans are expecting important signings in the January transfer window.