Coach Arteta: 'I believe Arsenal will still win the championship'

Coach Mikel Arteta remains confident that Arsenal will win the championship even after a 1-2 defeat to Manchester City, affirming that the competition is still open with five rounds remaining.

Despite the 1-2 loss against Manchester City at Etihad, Coach Mikel Arteta expressed strong belief that Arsenal has the capability to secure the Premier League title this season.

This defeat not only caused Arsenal to lose significant advantage in the race, but also marked their second consecutive loss in the domestic league. As the season enters its crucial phase, this stumble reduced the gap between Arsenal and Man City to just three points, while the opponent still has one match pending.

Nevertheless, Arteta remains undaunted. He affirmed that his confidence has never wavered, despite increasing pressure from behind: “I believe every day that we can achieve it.”

The statement from the Spanish strategist demonstrates steadfast spirit, while conveying a clear message to his players during the decisive phase of the season.

Not limited to belief, Arteta also emphasized that Arsenal still holds control with five remaining matches ahead: “We still have five matches. We know how much we desire it and will fight for it.”

In reality, despite suffering two consecutive defeats, Arsenal still leads the standings. However, pressure is immense as Man City, a team renowned for accelerating at the season's end, is closing in and ready to overtake at any moment.

Regarding claims that the race is settled, Arteta openly refuted them. He believes everything remains open and nothing can be concluded until the season ends: “We don’t believe the race is decided. We are ahead by three points, with five matches left, they have six. Everything is still ahead.”

Clearly, Arsenal faces its biggest challenge of the season. They must not only maintain stability in the Premier League, but also allocate resources for the Champions League arena.

However, with the confidence Arteta is displaying, Arsenal still has grounds for hope. In such a fierce competition, sometimes resilience and steely spirit become decisive factors, helping them surpass Man City to grasp the title after years of waiting.