Arsenal Aiming to Maintain Unbeaten Run Against Chelsea
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stresses consistency as his team looks to maintain unbeaten run against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Can Arsenal keep their title hopes alive with a win over Chelsea? The Gunners have been in top form, unbeaten in all competitions since August.
“It's a big game, a big London derby. We're going to play a really good opponent, they are in really good form...”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is urging his team to make another statement when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Despite having a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, Arteta knows his team can't afford to get complacent, especially against a Chelsea side that's on a three-match winning streak.
Chelsea's recent form has been impressive, with a 3-0 thrashing of Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday being the highlight. Arteta acknowledges that Chelsea "fully deserve” to be considered title contenders, praising their squad, coaching staff, and individual talent.
Arteta is expecting a tough test for his team, but he's confident they're ready for the challenge. “It's a big game, a big London derby,” he said. “We're going to play a really good opponent, they are in really good form. We know the challenge and the opportunity we have. We are fully ready for it.”
The only concern for Arsenal is Leandro Trossard's injury, which he's been nursing since the Bayern Munich game. Arteta says Trossard's participation is still uncertain, but there's a potential chance he'll be fit for Sunday's clash.
Arsenal is on a mission to secure their first Premier League title since 2004, and manager Mikel Arteta is determined to keep the momentum going. After beating local rivals Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, they're now eyeing a win against Chelsea to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Arteta's team has been in top form, unbeaten in all competitions since August, and their recent 3-1 win over Bayern Munich was a statement of intent. Now, they're looking to make another statement against Chelsea, who are currently second in the table.
“It's a big game, a big London derby. We're going to play a really good opponent; they are in really good form,” Arteta said. He's also praised Chelsea's squad, saying they “fully deserve” to be considered title contenders.
“After beating Spurs, we had to make a statement against Bayern Munich, we did that. Now we have to go to the next one,” the manager said.
"It's a big game, a big London derby. We're going to play a really good opponent, they are in really good form. We know the challenge and the opportunity we have. We are fully ready for it.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Chelsea “fully deserve” to be considered Premier League title contenders, acknowledging their strong comeback in the league. Chelsea had losses to Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion in September, but they've bounced back with impressive wins, including a 3-0 thrashing of Barcelona in the Champions League.
Arteta praises Chelsea's squad, coaching staff, and individual talent, saying it's no surprise they're in the title race. He's expecting a tough match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with Chelsea looking to close the six-point gap with Arsenal.
“The squad they have assembled, the numbers they have, the amount of quality, the manager and the coaching staff they have, it makes sense what has happened, which is very positive. They deserve to be there,” the Spaniard added.
Leandro Trossard's Fitness a Concern for Arsenal Ahead of Chelsea Clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Leandro Trossard's participation in Sunday's Premier League match against Chelsea is uncertain due to an injury. Trossard, who scored the opening goal in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Tottenham last weekend, was substituted in the first half of their 3-1 win over Bayern Munich with a muscle injury.
“It's a big game, a big London derby. We're going to play a really good opponent, they are in really good form,” Arteta said. “We know the challenge and the opportunity we have. We are fully ready for it.”
💬 "After beating Spurs at home, then we had to make another statement against Bayern Munich, we’ve done that, and now we have to go to the next one."
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Mikel Arteta says his squad are ready for Sunday’s London derby 👇
Trossard's absence would be a blow to Arsenal, who are looking to maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be hoping to close the gap with a win at Stamford Bridge.
"With Leo, there is another test today. We have to see how he is feeling. It doesn't look much. We still have a few hours, and we have to wait and see. There is a potential chance,” he added.
Mikel Arteta is emphasizing the importance of consistency for his Arsenal team, who've been unbeaten in all competitions since August. After impressive wins over Tottenham and Bayern Munich, Arteta wants his players to keep delivering at the same high level, especially against top teams like Chelsea.
“It's about evolving the same consistency on Sunday to win again,” Arteta said, highlighting the challenge ahead against Chelsea, who are in great form and looking to close the six-point gap.
“Not that they surprised me, but you have to be able to perform in the manner they did individually throughout long periods of the game against our opponents. That's very difficult to do,” he added.
“Now it's about evolving the same consistency on Sunday to win again.”
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