Mikel Arteta's Warning: Arsenal Must Be at Their Best Against West Ham
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shares his insights on West Ham United and their new manager Nuno Espirito Santo ahead of the crucial Premier League match. Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal must be at their best to beat West Ham United.
“Winning rate, the highest? Even with that winning rate we haven't won major trophies...”
Mikel Arteta is feeling “very privileged” as he approaches his 300th game in charge of Arsenal, set to take the reins against West Ham United this weekend. The Spaniard expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to manage the Gunners, emphasizing that he genuinely enjoys his job and appreciates the people he works with. Despite his impressive win rate – the highest among Arsenal managers with over 50 matches – Arteta remains focused on the task at hand, aware that success is not solely measured by wins, but also by trophies.
Arteta's milestone comes at a crucial time, with Arsenal looking to capitalize on their recent wins, including a 2-1 comeback victory against Newcastle United and a 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiacos. A win against West Ham would temporarily put Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table, although the team would later be tested by Liverpool's match against Chelsea.
"I visualised Bukayo playing as a left-back" 😅
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Mikel Arteta reflects on Bukayo Saka's journey as he approaches 200 Premier League appearances 🔴 pic.twitter.com/fHjRGJkwMj
The match against West Ham won't be easy, though. Arteta is wary of the opposition, particularly with new manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the helm. West Ham has a peculiar record against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, winning the last two matches, despite Arsenal's dominance in the away fixtures. Arteta acknowledged the challenge, stating that his team needs to improve and be at their best to secure a win.
Mikel Arteta is set to mark his 300th game in charge of Arsenal in a crucial match against West Ham United. Ahead of the game, Arteta expressed his pride in the team's progress, highlighting their growth under his leadership. He emphasized that despite having the highest win rate among Arsenal managers with over 50 matches, the team still needs to win major trophies.
Arteta's Reflections on Reaching 300 Games
Arteta feels “very privileged” to have reached this milestone, acknowledging the support of the club and the players.
He credited the team's success to the collective effort, stating that everyone who has been part of the journey has been “critical and very important.”
Arteta emphasized the importance of enjoying the profession while striving for excellence.
He said: “I feel very privileged, I am enjoying what I do, with the people I do it with. You have to win matches to stay in the job, and we have to enjoy our profession.
“Winning rate, the highest? Even with that winning rate we haven't won major trophies.
“While you were talking I visualised Bukayo playing as a left-back. He's very far in his journey, the role he has got in his team.”
Gabriel Magalhaes Injury Update
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on the fitness of defender Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of Saturday's match against West Ham United. Gabriel was forced off during Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiacos with a knock, but Arteta believes he'll be okay.
“We will have to wait and see after training (with Gabriel). We will have to see how everyone is, but we are not too concerned about him.
“(Piero Hincapie) will be available after the international break, this game came too fast.
“Kai (Havertz), Noni (Madueke) and Gabi (Jesus) are the same.”
Arteta Praises Myles Lewis-Skelly's Consistency and Potential
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is thrilled with Myles Lewis-Skelly's recent call-up to the England squad under Thomas Tuchel. Lewis-Skelly has earned his third consecutive selection, showcasing his impressive development and consistency as a left-back. Arteta highlighted Lewis-Skelly's professionalism, noting that he “has probably not played as many minutes as he would have liked, but he is professional in the way he has been engaging with his team and he gives you the possibility to count on him.”
“Credit to the boy, the family, and everyone who has been part of his education.
“He hasn't got the minutes he wanted but the engagement gives you always the possibility to rely on him.”
Mikel Arteta speaks about if West Ham are a 'bogey team' for his side and the possibility to go top of the table 📊🎙️ pic.twitter.com/wK7yQFxoiE
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Arsenal Must Be at Their Best Against West Ham - Arteta
Mikel Arteta warned that Arsenal needs to be at their best to secure a win against West Ham United, given the opposition's quality and new manager Nuno Espirito Santo's experience. Arteta acknowledged West Ham's struggles this season but emphasized that they have a talented squad and a manager who knows how to get the best out of his players.
“That tells you the difficulty of that, with a new manager, we know Nuno very well. We expect a very tough match.
“That's what we want to continue and play in the manner that we want. We learn in the last seasons as well, we had two defeats.”
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