Mikel Arteta said signing a player in January is not necessarily enough for Arsenal to win the Premier League title.
In light of Bukayo Saka’s injury, there has been much clamour over whether the Gunners must bring in a new addition - either permanently or on loan - to beat Liverpool to the title.
He said: ‘Signing somebody is not enough, that’s for sure because that signing has to score then how many goals?
‘It has to be a lot of things: sign and then score 20 goals from here to the end and you have a better chance?
‘Maybe yes, I don’t know, but I’m very happy with the players that we have and the amount of goals we’ve scored as well. It’s more than enough to win a Premier League, our numbers as well but the reality is someone is doing more so we have to be better, that’s life.’
When asked about the feasibility of a January signing, Arteta added: ‘I don’t know because the focus is on the players we have. If something stronger is in the market that we can afford and we believe is going to have a real impact in the team, we always have to be open for that possibility because we’d have the ability to improve the squad in the windows.
‘But at the moment, the focus is on what we have.’
Arteta confirmed Raheem Sterling is back training and could be in team contention within two weeks’ time.
pemcekmnry
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abi oloriburuku ni Bobo Arteta...abi ti Arteta fe ta ni
Bocactuz
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Stop pretending Mr Arteta, things are not okay at Arsenal currently more especially No.9 the one we are using are false No.9's...
Dramz13
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remember our best goal scorers are signed in January
Vozcdryz
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Why don't we buy a top striker now,pay 100million pounds do we don't need to buy in the summer,by so doing we will see how it will go on in the lig rather then cry lack of striker if we loose out to Liverpool,let us buy now so we fight with Liverpool if we loose out we know it was not because of a striker,go to Sporting and get him now we are very close to Liverpool we cannot back off now,this chance is gettable
Cadcelopyz
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I don’t believe this app
ritcestuyz
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you are starting wth your nonsense, why you always giving excuses when the widow is open. Arsenal need a striker tht can score more goals, compete for a goldn boots and carry the team to win trophies
Penaiouyz
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one thing I know about Arteta and Arsenal is that they will not sign any player in the January window, especially as they continue to win games. it is a thing with the club.
votdltuz
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if at all the club board of directors don't want to sign any players this winter window he shouldn't have announced it 🤷♂️🙄💪
vaubeklmnr
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He won Fa cup because unai had done most of the work
kisilah
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a stupid stubborn coach full of pride yet he's never won anything is six seasons...crap
kisilah
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m..fker!!
Veoabklrsu
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This Arteta is too stubborn, or is the club owner adamant to buy ? Does he not love winning trophies ? Then sell Saka, Saliba, Gabriel and Rice.
Lidbeklruy
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that is the Arteta we know , now that he has said these words , he will not sign anyone in this window period so there is no competition for the Epl even if by chance Liverpool drops some points in the second round , Arteta is adamant of any signing
Rohacoptuz
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like Leicester city had went they won it
Fezbcekmuy
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the gunners
muecimsu
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stop over using this little boy now you see what have become of saka next it may be another important players he have to change his football mind a team that want to win trophy 🏆 need a strong 💪 bench
capbmoyz
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just enjoy your last moment at Arsenal because if we go trophy less this season you will look for another club baby coach
Hayeioprtz
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even if we had a strike if Liverpool don't drop points that strike will do nothing
danoni31
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What fans read: No quick fix in January. What Arteta actually said: we ain't signing anybody in January
Coaadikor
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ARSENAL IS ALREADY OUT OF THE EPL TITTLE RACE ITS LIVERPOOL YEAR NOW ARTETA IS GOOD FOR NOTHING WHY DONT SACK HIM IF HE DONT WIN TROPHY FOR NOW 5YEAR
Fiobclmnrs
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wow Arteta speaks so let's wait and see may best team to celebrate and we who is stupid
homdilpstz
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If Arteta really said that, than he doesn't know what he wants.
nukaimrsyz
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we need A good striker please arteat
resabekpst
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We are always ready but never act. It’s come beyond a joke now.(all wind & piss).
loaklpyz
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I never see a stupid coach like Arteta in my life really when the window close he interested in every player but when it's open he is talking those nonsense useless coach that will never win anything
ColinsGooner
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Just sign a clinical striker and the rest is just noise,Martinelli and Nwaneri can cover up for Saka
ColinsGooner
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Just terminate Tierney's contract and allow Celtic to take him for free than keep him until end of season,his salary can help pay for a winger or striker
baubemnop
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Arteta try to be serious don't comment nonsense yu haven't a sharp striker don't rely on Jesus
AFeriXTf3131
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We Need A Fucking Striker Arteta