Arteta: City, undoubtedly in the fight for the Premier League

Arteta: Manchester City Remains a Premier League Title Contender

Mikel Arteta has expressed his firm conviction that Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, remains a strong contender to win the Premier League, despite some recent setbacks. The Arsenal coach, who will face City at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday, seeks to guide his team to their second consecutive victory against the “Citizens”, a feat not seen in a decade. The previous victory was a resounding 5-1 in February. The City, which finished third last season, has suffered two defeats so far this season, which puts it nine points behind Liverpool.

“Without a doubt. Knowing Pep and the demands he places on his players, the mentality they have at the football club, the squad and the players they have, I think so, for sure.”

Mikel Arteta

Arteta, who was Guardiola’s assistant at the Etihad Stadium for three years, highlighted Guardiola’s unprecedented impact on the league and his ability to maintain high standards for a decade. Arteta believes that Guardiola still has the ambition to achieve more successes.

The Arsenal, who have been City’s runners-up for two consecutive years, are looking to end a 22-year drought without winning the league. Arteta knows that a victory against City would send a clear message that his team is ready to compete for the title. Arsenal is on a five-match unbeaten run against City, and Arteta admitted that winning those matches creates the belief that they can beat any opponent. He highlighted the importance of maintaining consistency and competing against one of the best teams in the world, considering it a good test to measure Arsenal’s level. Arteta also mentioned the two important victories the team has achieved since the international break, which generates good feelings ahead of Sunday’s important match.