Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his empathy for Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino following Tuesday’s 5-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners’ dominant performance propelled them three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, establishing a significant 30-point lead over their Stamford Bridge rivals.
Pochettino has faced considerable scrutiny during his inaugural season at Chelsea, with this crushing defeat intensifying speculation about his future at the club.
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In his post-match press conference, Arteta conveyed his sympathy for Pochettino, describing their relationship as akin to family. “All the sympathy in the world [for Pochettino]. With everything that he’s been through and everything that he’s been doing. He knows that,” Arteta remarked.
Having experienced similar pressures himself, Arteta acknowledged Pochettino’s commendable efforts, stating, “He’s doing a really good job so hopefully things will turn around and be as he deserves.”
Looking ahead, Chelsea faces a challenging schedule, starting with a clash against high-flying Aston Villa followed by a showdown against Pochettino’s former team, Tottenham Hotspur. The Blues’ season concludes with fixtures against West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Bournemouth.