Arteta confident as Arsenal seek to stretch title lead
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team have been planning their Premier League title challenge since before pre season as they prepare to face Sunderland in a key home fixture. The Gunners sit six points clear of Manchester City and could extend the gap to nine points with a win at the Emirates. Arteta said he believed before the campaign that Arsenal could finally end their title drought, having finished runners up in each of the last three seasons. He explained that preparations for this campaign started with a clear intention to compete at the very top. According to him, the coaching staff worked to convince the players from day one that they could achieve their goals and have since focused on progressing day by day. Arteta praised the unity and mentality within the squad. He said he does not […]
