US EditionArteta Wants Arsenal to 'Live in the Present' Before Crucial Trip to Tottenham
Arsenal faces pressure after winning only one of their last four away games as they prepare for a key North London Derby against Tottenham under new manager Igor Tudor.
- On Feb 20, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta urged his players to live in the present ahead of Sunday's derby at Tottenham Hotspur as they aim to stay ahead in the title race after successive draws.
- After a surprising midweek draw, Arsenal conceded a late equaliser at bottom-placed Wolves on Wednesday, and Arteta said they must earn success in their hunt for their first English top-flight title since 2003-04.
- Spurs, despite their league position, sit 16th and winless since December but enter Sunday's match with a fresh approach under caretaker Igor Tudor; Arsenal could be boosted by returns from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard, Arteta said.
- The title race tightened after Arsenal dropped points, leaving Manchester City five points behind with a game in hand; City could increase pressure with a Saturday win over Newcastle United.
- Calls have grown for a defensive tweak, with former players urging rest for Jurrien Timber after a jaded display and analysts noting Arsenal conceded eight goals this year, demanding a response on Sunday.
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Arteta wants to 'live in the present'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on his players to "live in the present" ahead of Sunday's visit to local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a battle to stay ahead in the title race after their lead was cut short by successive Premier League draws. The title race tightened as Arsenal dropped points at Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with second-placed Manchester City now five points behind with a game in hand. Arteta said Arsenal, who have wo…
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