dailyloe.com – Mikel Arteta has vowed Arsenal will play to win in Sunday’s Premier League title showdown at Manchester City. The Gunners travel to Etihad Stadium holding a six-point lead over City, who have a game in hand. Arsenal are seeking their first league crown in 22 years. They have not won at City since January 2015.
A draw would ensure the title race remains solely in Arsenal’s hands with five games to play. However, Arteta dismissed talk of settling for a point. He said he would not spend one second discussing that. The team prepares every game to win.
Arteta said that is why Arsenal are in their current position. He stated they have earned the right to be challenging for the title. They have the possibility and opportunity to win on Sunday. He called it a huge privilege to face the best team and manager.
Arteta described Manchester City as arguably the best team and manager the league has ever seen. He said the team cannot wait to play the game. They will prepare the game to win it, that is for sure. He sees the match as a big opportunity for Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola admitted that if City lose on Sunday, the title race is over. When asked if he saw the game in those terms, Arteta gave a different view. He said he did not know, as there are six games to go. He called it a really important one for both teams.
Arteta acknowledged the match will influence the balance a little bit. However, he reiterated the focus is on winning. The article also notes that Bukayo Saka will be unavailable for the match. This is a significant absence for the Arsenal squad.
