Arteta urges Arsenal players to embrace pressure
Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal squad that handling pressure is essential if they want to compete for the Premier League title. He warned that those who cannot cope with scrutiny should consider joining another club. Arteta dismissed criticism after recent results and emphasized that external pressure is part of striving for success. He believes that being under the spotlight is proof that Arsenal are back among the elite.
Match highlights
- Mikel Arteta said players unable to cope with pressure should “be part of a different club.”
- Arsenal are currently two points clear at the top, aiming to end a 22-year wait for the league title.
- Recent form has seen Arsenal win just two of their last seven league games, allowing Manchester City F.C. to close the gap.
- Criticism increased after Arsenal conceded a 94th-minute equaliser against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
- Arteta insists that pressure and “noise” are inseparable from competing at the highest level.
