On September 22, in the fifth round of the 2024/25 Premier League season, there will be a top-of-the-table clash as Arsenal faces Manchester City. Ahead of this match, Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta attended a press conference.
About returning to league action
Very good. Over the past 4-5 days, we have played two tough matches away from home. The weekend game is another tough test, and we are looking forward to it.
About keeping two consecutive clean sheets
Because we faced two different teams, both very difficult to handle. Last night we had our moments of dominance, we wanted to win. If we can’t win, then don’t lose. There are some areas where we can improve, but the team showed great consistency.
About new injuries
No new injuries. After completing the match against Atalanta, we need to recover, rest, eat, and everyone is looking forward to this match. We know what we are fighting for, and this is an excellent opportunity to showcase the team’s capabilities.
About Ødegaard
In the coming weeks, we’ll see how it progresses. First, it was his ankle, then the staff will update me with information.
About Manchester City having an extra day of rest
We would like the same treatment, but we can’t get it. So we have to adapt, make full use of these two days to prepare well and win the game.
About the congested schedule
I really enjoy my time in the office and at the training ground. We want to be where we are now, for which we’ve dreamed for many years, and now we’ve achieved it. Let’s enjoy it all.
About the Emirates Stadium becoming the home of the women’s team
This is great, they deserve it. I’m very happy to see this progress. As a club, we need to remain strong in all aspects. Moreover, I heard that nearly 40,000 tickets have been sold for the women’s match, which is amazing. I hope everything goes well for them.
About De Bruyne possibly missing the game
If he can’t play, they still have Foden, Kovačić, Bernardo Silva, Gündogan – all world-class players. We also have some players who are out, but we must adapt to this situation. Of course, a team like Manchester City never relies on a single key player.
About the match
The competition will be fierce. We are going to the home of the league champions, a team that has been the most consistent in Premier League history, not just in terms of results but also their dominant performances and consistently top-level displays. This is the challenge, and we must go there to prove again that we have evolved and that we can compete with them.
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