Arsenal will travel to Brighton in the 20th round of the English Premier League, which will be played at dawn tomorrow. In the pre-match warm-up, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had an in-depth interview with Sky Sports, giving his insights on the team's title bid, the gains and losses of the past seasons, Sakaing's reinforcement strategy after his injury absence, and the recent performance of new star Nwaneri, among other key topics.
Facing the question of how to make Arsenal ask for the Premier League, Arteta was blunt: "Our pursuit is to maintain the current level and win every game with excellent performance. We must focus on the day-to-day things we can control, such as the rigor of training, the attitude of the game. The fact that teams such as Liverpool have come out on top only to come back in defeat warns us of the variables in the Premier League. After all, we are still halfway through the season and we still have a lot of battles ahead of us, and we must give our best in every one of them."
Reflecting on the gains and losses of the past two seasons, Arteta said fondly: "We can always do better somewhere and there is always room for improvement. Statistically, we should have two Premier League titles in our hands, but that's not the reality. Instead, it's inspired us to pursue that level of excellence with greater drive, deeper desire and more passion. I believe we have room for improvement in every aspect of our game, so let's keep pushing forward for every point we win."
Responding to the question of whether Saka will make reinforcements in the winter transfer window after his injury layoff, Arteta said, "We will decide whether to bring in new reinforcements based on the needs of the team and the dynamics of the transfer market. Of course, we have the opportunity to improve the strength of the team, and it is possible to bring in influential players. However, it is more important that we tap into the potential of our existing team and individuals to raise their level of play.
When talking about the stunning performance of rising star Nwaneri against Brentford, Arteta was full of praise: "Nwaneri has shown exceptional strength, acumen and unique personality on the pitch. He is hard-working, well-prepared and his teammates have faith in him. It is crucial that we should not only look at his age, but also see his strength and potential. When a player has such conditions, what he needs is a chance, and he fully deserves it. Nwaneri is courageous on the field and always wants to be the center of attention and create opportunities. I am sure he will play even brighter in the future."
