October 28th 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the coach of Arsenal, has his sights set on winning the Premier League title for the first time this season. However, Dietmar Hamann, a former Liverpool player, believes that his old team will come out on top, beating Manchester City to the coveted trophy. Hamann also expressed doubt in Arsenal's chances of glory, despite their recent win against Southampton which put them at the top of the table, one point ahead of Liverpool and five points ahead of Arsenal.
The highly anticipated match between Arsenal and Liverpool ended in a 2-2 draw, giving Manchester City an early advantage in the title race. Hamann remains confident in Liverpool's abilities, citing Manchester City's season-ending injury of Rodri as a potential downfall for the team. He also expressed a lack of confidence in Arsenal's chances against their two main rivals.
"We know they have a lot of quality in their team," Hamann stated in an interview with talkSPORT. "But the question is, can they last a season without Rodri? He is the heartbeat of the team. Without the defensive stability and balance, it can affect the offensive play of the club. This is why I slightly favor Liverpool. They have a great chance to come out on top this season."
Mohamed Salah's late equalizer for Liverpool against Arsenal further solidified Hamann's belief in his former club. "Arsenal has played really well in the last two seasons but have not been able to seal the deal. I don't think they will be title winners this season. It will be a battle between City and Liverpool. And at the moment, I have to say I slightly favor Liverpool due to the absence of Rodri," he added.
Despite the doubts from Hamann and others, Arsenal's coach Mikel Arteta remains optimistic about their chances in the title race. After the draw with Liverpool, he expressed his pride in the team's performance, especially considering the current situation they are facing. "I'm very proud of the team, especially with the situation we are going through at the moment, which is unimaginable. But overall, I think we dominated the game, especially in the first half. We were sharp, efficient, and determined. The result should've been bigger," Arteta said in a post-match press conference.
He also acknowledged the team's shortcomings, particularly their two conceded goals and their inability to secure the win. "Without conceding anything, we gave away two goals, which is the disappointing part. And the fact that we couldn't see the game off, especially looking at ourselves and the two things we didn't do particularly well," Arteta added.
Despite the current standings, Arteta believes that his team is still in the race for the title and has the drive to win it. "You don't want to be in this position, you want to be five points ahead. But this is where we are, and the team is alive. They want it. I feel it every single day. The players who can't play are upset, the ones who are injured, the ones who are in a good moment. Things will turn around, and we will be in a better place. But we are certainly there," Arteta stated confidently.
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