‘New Stoke’ Arsenal Aiming To Be ‘Kings Of Everything’, Says Arteta

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After receiving praise for the Gunners’ skill from set pieces, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stated that his side wants to be “the best in the world” in every way.

With a 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday, Arsenal’s title challenge was resurrected with two goals from corners.

That took the tally of goals scored by Arteta’s men from corners since the beginning of the 2023/24 season to 22 – five more than any other side in Europe’s top five leagues.

In his post-match punditry, former Manchester United player Dimitar Berbatov said, “Arsenal are the new Stoke City … depending on set pieces to give them the win.”

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On December 4, 2024, during Arsenal’s English Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London, French defender #02 William Saliba celebrates scoring the team’s second goal. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP).

In the Premier League, Stoke won 10 games between 2008 and 2018 and excelled from set pieces.

“I fully comprehended Dimitar Berbatov’s statement, and it was done in the most effective way.” We take it as a big compliment”, said Arteta.

“We want to be the kings of everything. On set pieces, the best in the world, on high press the best in the world, attacking in open spaces, the best in the world.

” Best atmosphere and stadium, the best at everything. Before it was we didn’t score enough, we didn’t challenge, we didn’t win big games for 20 years. We want to be the best at everything. “

Arsenal are now just seven points clear of Liverpool in the Premier League with their four straight victories, which have helped them regain form.

After missing the game against United, they travel to Fulham on Sunday and could have back-fitting defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes.