May 17th 2024.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recently shared his admiration for Tottenham captain Son Heung-min, stating that he would have wanted the talented player on his team to secure a crucial opportunity that could have potentially put Arsenal in the lead for the Premier League title. As the Gunners gear up for their final game against Everton, they are aware that they will need a favor from West Ham to keep their hopes alive of ending their 20-year wait for the title.
After Manchester City's 2-0 win against Tottenham earlier this week, the defending champions are now two points ahead of Arsenal, meaning they can claim the trophy with a win against West Ham at their home ground. However, a slip-up from City would open the door for Arsenal, who are determined to claim their first Premier League title since 2004. In a different scenario, Arteta's team would have already been at the top of the league and in control of their own destiny.
During the recent match between City and Tottenham, Son had a golden opportunity to equalize for his team as he received a pass from Manuel Akanji and made a run towards the goal. However, his attempt was blocked by substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, which was a heart-breaking moment for Arsenal fans. Despite that, Arteta revealed that Son was the one player he would have chosen for that crucial moment to disrupt City's title charge.
Arteta compared this moment to Michael Jordan's experience in basketball, where sometimes even the greatest players miss the winning shot. He acknowledged the beauty of sports and accepted that sometimes things don't go as planned. However, he remains optimistic for the final game against Everton, who are currently in good form.
The Arsenal manager also expressed his excitement for the final game, which he considers to be one of the biggest weeks for him and his team. He believes that they have a chance to be crowned Premier League champions and is looking forward to the outcome. Arteta also mentioned that he and his team have to prove themselves against Everton, who will provide a tough challenge.
Despite the low chances of a title shock on the final day, Arteta still believes in his team's capabilities. The Gunners have had a successful campaign, winning 27 of their 37 games and giving Manchester City a tough competition for the title. Arteta remains optimistic and believes that the Premier League trophy will finally be at the Emirates after almost 20 years since the stadium was built.
He encouraged his team to have faith and believe in themselves, mentioning that they have to do their part and hope for a good performance from West Ham to fulfill their dream. Arteta also reflected on his belief in his team since the beginning of the season, despite facing tough opponents like Manchester City. He emphasized the importance of having faith and remaining positive in order to achieve success.
As the final game approaches, Arteta and his team are determined to give their best and hope for a favorable outcome. He believes that their hard work and determination will pay off and they will finally have a chance to lift the Premier League trophy, which has eluded them for so long. Regardless of the outcome, Arteta remains proud of his team's achievements and is looking forward to their future endeavors.
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