Mikel Arteta insists his team is in a strong position after their 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town moved Arsenal back into second place in the Premier League. The win was crucial as it marked a return to the coveted runner-up spot, which they had lost to Chelsea a few weeks ago. During that period, the Blues enjoyed a solid run of form, but they have since faltered and dropped valuable points. Now, Arsenal finds itself in a prime position to create a gap between themselves and Chelsea as they look to challenge for the title.
The race for the Premier League title has been an intriguing one so far, with Arsenal experiencing both highs and lows throughout the season. Despite these challenges, Arteta’s men remain humble and focused, knowing the road ahead will be far from easy. While they finished second in the league for the past two seasons, this campaign has presented new obstacles, yet they still believe they have what it takes to stay competitive and remain close to the league leaders, Liverpool.
Speaking after the win against Ipswich, Arteta reflected on the team’s journey and emphasised the importance of their position at this stage of the season. He told Arsenal Media: “Yeah, that’s a big platform to continue. We have, in my opinion, dropped some points that we deserved to have on the board. Overall, with everything that we have been through in the first six months of the season, I think the team is in a good position.”
Arteta’s comments show his belief that despite setbacks, Arsenal has managed to maintain its place near the top of the table. With the transfer window approaching, the team will likely look to strengthen its squad further, but for now, they can take pride in their consistency and resilience.
It has certainly been a tough journey for Arsenal so far, but securing a solid second-place standing at this stage is a testament to their hard work and determination. As the season progresses, the Gunners will look to build on this momentum and challenge for the top spot in the Premier League.
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Of course, all the hard work and determination will be for naught if they don’t win the league or a trophy.
We are definitely NOT in a good position to win the league. Its not in our hands, we let it slip.
I do agree, but we have a lot to do on our part while we see what slot and Liverpool are capable of till May. Until then next stop in Gtech stadium awaits. COYG!!!
We are suffering the consequences of Bad planning by Edu and Arteta in the lasts transfer windows. We need a very good Sporting Director with plenty Authority.
The authority is with Richard Galick, Tim Lewis & Josh Kroenke. The Sporting Director just needs to do his job well.
The guys that you mention are the ones that finally authorize to pay de transfer.
The decision to transfer a player is an exclusive role of Arteta ,so the Sporting Director is only a “yes” man in that respect?
I’m sure that the Sporting Director is Arteta’s senior, but they work very closely together to select players, and the Sporting Director has to get it done.
Arsenal is in a “good position, but only because we’ve never really been in a bad one, but I think we’re destined to finish second again, which is literally still a good position😜.
Steady on Jax. 😊
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Yes we’re in a good position if second place is your barometer for success, then Arsenal are smashing it out of the park aren’t they.
As consistent as finishing in the top two is, I’d prefer to win the league and finish 3rd or 4th for a couple of seasons, then win it again and so on.
Celebrating finishing second blows my mind, it really does.
When I think of previous era’s of this once great club, and the players they’ve had. To see people satisfied at finishing second, I just can’t get my head around it.🤦♂️
You don’t have to 😎😎