EPL: We can defeat them – Arteta speaks ahead of Man City clash

Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in Arsenal’s ability to draw on their Community Shield victory over Manchester City as they gear up to face the Premier League champions on Sunday.

Highlighting that Arsenal hasn’t secured a league victory against City since 2015, Arteta emphasized the boost of belief that their triumph in the August Community Shield match, decided on penalties, has provided to the team.

“That was an important one for us,” he said. “To win a title against Man City is always something you have to value. The way we did it as well and it gives us confidence and belief that we can beat them.”

Arsenal held the top spot in the Premier League for extended periods last season, but stumbled towards the end, allowing City to surpass them and secure their third consecutive title.

City, winners of the treble, are once again leading this season after seven games, while the Gunners, securing the third position, are trailing by just a single point.

Arteta emphasized his determination to focus on the future rather than dwelling on Arsenal’s less favorable league history against City.

“We aren’t looking back for sure because there were different players participating in those games, but we know one thing for certain, that we’re going to have to be at our best,” he said.

“We have to be at our best in every department for 100 minutes. Then we have a chance.”

“We aren’t looking back for sure because there were different players participating in those games, but we know one thing for certain, that we’re going to have to be at our best,” he said.

“We have to be at our best in every department for 100 minutes. Then we have a chance.”