“It’s always very difficult. It’s an extra level of difficulty, especially when you play against a team twice in a row.” As Mikel Artetacoach ofArsenalpresented the Crystal Palacegiven the double challenge first in the Carabao Cup and then in the Premier League. “Low block? They are slightly different. Also, I don’t think Fulham wanted to defend. They played against Tottenham and Liverpool and they didn’t. It depends on what you are able to do against certain teams. The score has a big impact on this.”
On injuries: “Riccy (Calafiori, ed.) – out for two weeks due to a joint problem – will not be part of the squad for tomorrow”. On the number of trophies won: “And the Charity Shield too, right? We want to win more, that’s what we want.” Whether there is a need for creative problem solving in January: “I completely trust the team and our players. The amount we generate during the matches and how little we concede, I completely trust my players.”
Arteta on not scoring at the start: “That’s always the narrative. When you score five goals or three, you don’t talk about it. It’s normal. Nothing changes for us. We want to score three or five goals. Even if we didn’t score on Saturday, we want to do better.”
Can winning the Carabao Cup help you win the Premier League? “I think it’s very helpful. It brings belief, confidence and positive energy. Touching a trophy generates that energy and I think it creates the right path. Especially for timing, it helps you create momentum.”
How to celebrate his fifth anniversary as manager of Arsenal: “I don’t drink wine, but it will be a special day. Five years in a role of this magnitude is really important. I won’t have a celebration, but I will probably reflect on it. At least I will remember it and appreciate it, because it’s a really long time.”
Can Nwaneri and Odegaard play together? “It depends on who is around them and what positions they can occupy. He can play as a right attacking midfielder, left attacking midfielder and winger. I also think he can develop as a central striker.”
Didn’t he make Sterling play for a particular reason against Everton? “No”.
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