Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's unity is making him believe they can win the race for the top four.
Arsenal effectively knocked Manchester United out of Champions League contention, with a stirring win at the Emirates and leaving the battle for the final place looking like a shootout between them and their north London rivals Tottenham.
Arsenal had to survive some difficult moments against United before Granit Xhaka's second-half strike, following first-half efforts from Nuno Tavares and Bukayo Saka and Cristiano Ronaldo's goal for United, sealed all three points.
Arteta said: 'What I see is a team that is so willing, that gives the energy. The cohesion that they have in that stadium is phenomenal and it gives them a chance and it makes me believe we can do it.'
Arteta admitted that on chances 'we don't deserve to win' but Arsenal got the job done to remain in the Champions League hunt.
He said: 'My belief is that we are going to give it a real go, we can win football matches but the margins are going to be really small and we have to be very aware of that.
'Winning and losing in this league and where we are today is defined by the small margins and we have to take the game where we want to win in the 95 minutes.'
Next month's North London derby looks like it will be increasingly pivotal. Arteta said: 'It could be a crucial game. Let's see what happens before that, where both teams are. But of course, that head to head game is going to be really important.
'This is why we are here. To play big matches that can define big moments. That's the beauty of this game.'
bibbosy
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Now loving π₯° Arteta but still looking u with my glasses π Please Bros Arteta no dulling moment from now on so i can love you more ok. Thank you and Our Almighty God keep Blessing you πππ΄π΄
JusAKoolGuy
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Lmfao, any true person who watches and understands football would see the past 2 arsenal games have be very fortunate towards them, guess at some point everyone deserves abit of luck. It's not the unity within the squad, it's the luck that's on their side at the moment.
subilort
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Arteta must realise that he is the problem not the players. I have always said that, after he started making changes and allowing Willian and Luiz to dominate playing all the time. The problem with Arteta is if he hates a player like he did with Niles he never gives him a chance to play even 5 minutes. Otherwise I supported him on Guendozi, Ozil and letting Luiz and Willian go. He is learning. But what does that mean to the Board who chose a Novice to come and do his Aprenticeship with a big team like Arsenal. Making delays in getting back to where it belongs.
bro you need sense seriously cause there's no point in what you just typed at all
Kessiemartins
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We are the top spenders in this season for buying players in premier league, so even we don't have money we must qualify
It depends on the quality of players not quantity bro. Those young boys u have now can't take arsenal far in the ucl
FaithEvans
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Arteta must realise that he is the problem not the players. I have always said that, after he started making changes and allowing Willian and Luiz to dominate playing all the time. The problem with Arteta is if he hates a player like he did with Niles he never gives him a chance to play even 5 minutes. Otherwise I supported him on Guendozi, Ozil and letting Luiz and Willian go. He is learning. But what does that mean to the Board who chose a Novice to come and do his Aprenticeship with a big team like Arsenal. Making delays in getting back to where it belongs.
All these time to type rubbish. u really tried. π€‘
Boriszo51
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Mikel Arteta kno need for you to be happy for today game because Manchester United it a tem that every. body is using like a training center π so we all kno π€£π€£π€£π€£
jenilmorsz
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When Holding came on the team became stable, I hope Arteta realised that, but as a rigid man I doubt he sees anything he is going to ask Guadiola another stubborn person man who enjoys the luxury of money support from his employer
jenilmorsz
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Arteta must realise that he is the problem not the players. I have always said that, after he started making changes and allowing Willian and Luiz to dominate playing all the time. The problem with Arteta is if he hates a player like he did with Niles he never gives him a chance to play even 5 minutes. Otherwise I supported him on Guendozi, Ozil and letting Luiz and Willian go. He is learning. But what does that mean to the Board who chose a Novice to come and do his Aprenticeship with a big team like Arsenal. Making delays in getting back to where it belongs.
hobilrst
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I'm happy with what the lads are doing right now. But Arteta must talk to the goalkeeper and the defenders. They must be more serious than ever
I think that when holding play with gabriel and white the diffence be solid i hope holding play always with this two guys
hizceoprst
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team c
Cotclmrst
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up gunner
Buyilnrtu
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I'm happy with what the lads are doing right now. But Arteta must talk to the goalkeeper and the defenders. They must be more serious than ever
TryNuell
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Tottenham won three in a row leave this clowns let them celebrate honestly i pity this fan's they'd be heartbroken
TryNuell
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you when you realise Chelsea are the current cl holders and we put for past them in their own yard
fooooool don't be deceived you can't challenge in UCL man your club is a big huge joke
Ayoola09
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they are still sluggish at the back with built up issues. goalie waiting much time before sending the ball out of his eighteen yards. the marking is not efficient enough. if they meet a stronger opponent it will be a disaster like their previous games where they lost.
Thanks coach knowledge
herotheboy
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Who said youβll be playing champions league next season Dont build your hopes too high Tottenham is still on
when you realise Tottenham bottled against brentford
herotheboy
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Arteta, it's not about qualifying for ucl, can u defeat ucl teams? π.
you when you realise Chelsea are the current cl holders and we put for past them in their own yard
BwoyGeeStar
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Arteta of these days
Finbknrtyz
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they are still sluggish at the back with built up issues. goalie waiting much time before sending the ball out of his eighteen yards. the marking is not efficient enough. if they meet a stronger opponent it will be a disaster like their previous games where they lost.
bipepsy
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Arteta you have to say thank you to Elneny and xakha for this two games after frozen Elneny for lokonga those three games we lost because of your wrong selections
Beycemopyz
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Arteta, it's not about qualifying for ucl, can u defeat ucl teams? π.
boss qualifying will get you players to defeat those teams ..... relax
Mubbemnos
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Arsenal all the way
Kessiemartins
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Arteta, it's not about qualifying for ucl, can u defeat ucl teams? π.
wehbdeilpy
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You like too enjoy your self with talk
Honsheyi
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You just need to talk senses to Tavares
Hikbcilrs
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sorry don't cry too much
Rj13
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Who said youβll be playing champions league next season Dont build your hopes too high Tottenham is still on
Cidlnstu
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ok cool
Edoo87
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you make it seem like united ate difficult to beat
its one of big 6 for sure , and have alot of big stars
Unitedforlife6
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you make it seem like united ate difficult to beat
are*
Unitedforlife6
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Arsenal lost three straight to Palace, Brighton and Southampton. Then they beat Chelsea and United π
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you make it seem like united ate difficult to beat
Unitedforlife6
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Now it's just up to the north London clubs, who wants it more
Edoo87
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Arsenal lost three straight to Palace, Brighton and Southampton. Then they beat Chelsea and United π
6500fahad
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My squad in PES