Arteta: City cannot be ruled out of the Premier League race

host Arsenal His counterpart Manchester United They are nine points behind leaders Liverpool, but two points ahead of… Manchester City Koji have suffered four consecutive defeats in the league and six defeats in their last 7 matches in all competitions, completing the worst run for their coach Pep Guardiola.

And he said Arteta In the statements highlighted by the British news agency (PA Media): “Manchester City is a team capable of turning things in their favor and achieving a series of consecutive victories, they are a good team led by a very distinguished coach, so they cannot be excluded from competitions.”

Arsenal go into Wednesday’s match at the Emirates Stadium in second place in the table after returning from the international break, where they produced some impressive results to beat Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the match. Champions Leaguebeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 and beating West Ham United 5-2.

Manchester United are 15 points behind the summit English Premier League Premier League, six points ahead of Arsenal, but even Arteta did not rule out the possibility of United rising under the leadership of new coach Ruben Amorim.

According to Arteta in a press conference on Tuesday, “It’s still very early in the season and any team can win 5 or 6 in a row, the competition is tough and teams are fighting every week to win, so anything is possible .”

Arteta moved to praise his player Bocaio Saka He said: “His rate improves every season. He offers something different. He strives to develop his level. He is characterized by continuity. He has an influential and clear imprint in terms of goals and assists, and he is surrounded by a group of outstanding players who help him deliver more. “

Arteta noted: “Aspiring for big stars is a good thing. No one expected that to happen. Cristiano Ronaldo What he achieved when he started with Manchester United.

The Arsenal coach concluded his remarks: “But continuity on the field is related to mentality, ethics, hard work, developing his skills, harmony with his teammates and being in a strong team.”