Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Responds to Scrutiny Over His Trophy Haul Since Taking Over in 2019

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Responds to Scrutiny Over His Trophy Haul Since Taking Over in 2019

Mikel Arteta has responded to critics who question his record of trophies at Arsenal since becoming manager in 2019.

Despite scrutiny, he points to the two Community Shields and the FA Cup he has won as evidence of his success at the club.

The Carabao Cup: A Chance to End the Trophy Drought

Arsenal is gearing up to face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final this Wednesday.

Arteta is expected to field some of the club’s promising young talents like Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.

This match offers Arteta a chance to add to his silverware collection and end his recent trophy drought.

Arteta’s Response to Critics

When asked about winning just one major trophy in his five years at the club, Arteta defended his record.

“The Charity Shield as well, twice, no?” he quipped.

“So it’s three trophies. We need more, we want more, and we want the big ones too.”

He acknowledged that the pressure to win comes with managing a big club like Arsenal.

“You want to do the best you possibly can, and that’s about winning the major trophies,” Arteta said.

“That’s what we want to achieve.”

The Power of Winning

Arteta believes that winning competitions, even smaller ones, can set the stage for more success.

He explained, “Winning builds momentum. It creates something different around the team, and that’s why these kinds of games are so important.

Beating teams in the semi-finals or finals generates energy, and I think it sets the right path for something even bigger.”

He also noted the importance of the timing of these competitions.

“In this country, the timing of these matches can really build momentum for the team going forward.”

Injury Updates for the Squad

As for injuries, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber remain sidelined, but Declan Rice, who was forced off during Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Everton, is expected to be available for the upcoming match.

Arteta’s focus remains on improving and securing more victories for Arsenal.

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