December 29th 2023.
Mikel Arteta knows that there is a lot of work to do at Arsenal if they want to win the Premier League. After his side succumbed to a 0-2 home defeat against West Ham on Thursday, the Spaniard admitted that Arsenal must become more efficient in both penalty areas if they are to have any chance of becoming champions.
Despite dominating possession and having 30 shots on goal compared to West Ham's six, the Gunners left the Emirates with nothing to show for their efforts.
Arteta understands that his team must create more chances and be more solid defensively if they want to win the title. When asked if Arsenal can win the Premier League this season, he replied, "If we don’t improve in the boxes, no. Because at the end that is what it is. It’s not panic, it is about trying to do more, do better and win games. If the team plays like this, we are going to win a lot of games."
The packed December schedule has taken a toll on Arsenal's players, with some showing signs of fatigue. However, Arteta suggested that since his players are young, they have plenty of energy and are capable of playing without getting tired.
He concluded by saying, "Without a spark you don’t generate what the team generated today. It is impossible. But it is the final thing, the final touch, the final action that puts the ball in the net or not. That is what we need."
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