Arteta: Nine Teams Can Fight for the Premier League Title
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his belief that up to nine teams have the ability to win the Premier League title next season. While acknowledging the competitiveness, Arteta emphasizes that his team possesses the “right ingredients” to aim for victory. Arsenal, which has finished second in the last three seasons, has strengthened its squad with the additions of Martín Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, in a team that exceeds 120 million pounds. More arrivals are expected, as Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP and Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia.
When asked if he believes they have what it takes to win the title, Arteta replied: “Yes, I believe so. Every year it becomes more competitive. The level is increasing. We know that, so our demands must also increase.” “We’ve also been very active in the market. We have to improve the players we already have, which is a massive goal. Then, establish the right foundations and the right principles in the pre-season to prepare the team with the best possible form and availability to start the season.” Arteta spoke in Singapore, where Arsenal will play the first match of their pre-season tour against AC Milan on Wednesday. Also, Louis Zecevic-John has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal. The 17-year-old right winger is part of the Arsenal Under-21 tour of Slovakia.There are six, seven or eight other clubs in the league that have the right ingredients to win, and there will only be one winner. Therefore, we must focus a lot on the things we can control, on what we can do, to achieve what we want at the end of the season.
Mikel Arteta
