Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal is ready to face Tottenham in a crucial derby after a tough week
London: Mikel Arteta has had a rough week, and it’s been tough for Arsenal. After getting knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United, he looked pretty frustrated in his press conference. He couldn’t believe they didn’t win, saying they dominated the game but just couldn’t score.
Arteta called the penalty loss a freak result, insisting that most of the time, they would have come out on top. But the truth is, they’ve been struggling to find the back of the net lately. In two recent matches, they had 49 shots but only managed to score once. That’s just not good enough.
Kai Havertz missed some golden chances, and to make matters worse, Gabriel Jesus got injured and had to be carried off. Arteta is worried about Jesus and said they’ll need to check his knee. If he’s out for a while, they might need to look for new players to help out.
With Jesus possibly sidelined, Arsenal will head into the north London derby against Tottenham with just four fit forwards. This match is huge for them, especially since they’re out of the FA Cup and need to focus on the Premier League and Champions League.
Despite the tough week, Arteta thinks this derby could be just what they need. He believes it’s the right time to face Spurs, who will come out attacking. Arsenal has struggled against teams that sit back, so a more open game could work in their favor.
Arteta is ready to lift his players’ spirits and is looking forward to the challenge. He’s confident they can perform well and give their fans something to cheer about. The north London derby is always exciting, and with both teams dealing with injuries, it should be an interesting match.
