Mikel Arteta reveals points target that he believes will see Arsenal win Premier League
Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal can only afford to lose three more Premier League games this season after establishing a 96-100 point target to win the league.
The North London club can extend their advantage at the summit to five points if they win at Luton Town on Tuesday night, before their title rivals play this week. Arsenal have 33 points after 14 games, which is four fewer than they had at this point last season, when they led by eight points at the start of April before finishing second behind Manchester City with 84 points.
Arsenal would end with 105 points if they won all 24 remaining games. In 2017/18, Manchester City achieved a new record of 100 points. “Do I have a goal?” Arteta asked. Yes. 96-100 I believe you will win the league. That’s where the cushion comes in.”
His former club, Manchester City, have drawn their last three Premier League games, dropping them to third place. “Do I take that as encouragement?” “No,” Arteta replied.
“The inspiration comes from watching the team play, how they behave every day, and how hungry and eager they are to approach every training session.” That is the source of my motivation. We have no influence over what other people do.”
Mikel Arteta reveals points target that he believes will see Arsenal win Premier League
When asked if a squad led by £100 million Declan Rice is better positioned to win the title this season, the Spaniard replied, “I don’t think about that.”
“I think about how we’re going to play better tomorrow, how we’re going to be more consistent, how we’re going to be more difficult to beat, what we need to tweak, and how we can use our players in the best possible ways to win.” We still have a long race ahead of us.
Pep Guardiola had a gentle dig at his former assistant on Sunday by claiming: “I will not do a Mikel Arteta comment” about the referee following the 3-3 draw with Tottenham.
“I have enough in my garden and on my plate,” Arteta laughed after calling the VAR decision to allow Newcastle’s score “embarrassing” and a “disgrace.” Maybe you don’t notice if I’m adept at mind games.”
