Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued a stern warning to Tottenham ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash, emphasizing that there will be no room for hiding when the two sides meet on Sunday.
Following Manchester City’s victory over Brighton on Thursday, which propelled them to the top of the league table, Arsenal is now aiming to reclaim the top spot with a win.
In an interview with TribalFootball, Arteta expressed the team’s motivation to secure victory against Tottenham. He highlighted the significance of bringing joy and happiness to the fans through a successful performance.
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“More motivation, if anything, you know what you can give to your people, which is a lot of joy and happiness if we manage to win the game. Obviously when you have the chance to do that and that’s in your hand, you really want to make the most of it to try and make it happen,” Arteta remarked.
He emphasized the importance of competitiveness in such high-stakes matches, stressing the need for the team to elevate their performance and maintain a high level of intensity in training.
“Enjoy the moment, try to navigate things to a natural way. They are super competitive at the moment. There is one thing to do in this situation, compete, compete, compete. It’s a really good sign because we know what we are going to have to do to win it and we have to raise the bar, every day in training to match that,” Arteta added.
Regarding Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, Arteta expressed admiration for his clear direction and team identity, acknowledging his impressive track record with various clubs.
“Really impressive with what he has done. It’s not a surprise, I know it from when he was in the Australian national team, when he was in Japan, I followed Celtic and he has always been super clear with the direction and identity of how his team plays. I love the way his teams play so I think he’s been very good,” Arteta concluded.