Premier League
Jorginho Insists Arsenal Players Aren’t Moved By Haaland’s Form
Arsenal players are unfazed by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring rampage, midfielder Jorginho said vouching for the Gunners’ confidence ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with City.
City has maintained a flawless campaign in the league thus far, while Arsenal has achieved three wins and a draw. Fresh off nine goals in four league games, including two hat-tricks, Haaland has scored 99 goals from 103 appearances for City across all competitions.
The Norwegian is targeting his century of goals in Wednesday’s Champions League match against Milan, while Arsenal kicks off its European campaign at Atalanta on Thursday, gearing up to face City at the Etihad on Sunday.
“Erling scoring again… it is starting to make us laugh,” the Italian said. “We look because we watch all the games and we love the Premier League.”
“We watch (City) as well, which is normal. It doesn’t get to our head. We need to focus on us and that is what we are trying to do.”
Jorginho praised Arsenal’s mentality, saying it has improved since last season, pointing to their gritty 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur despite missing key players like captain Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
“You learn more about each other… everyone wants to improve and wants the best for the team. When you put the team in first place I think just good things can happen,” he added.
“Keep believing in what you are doing. I think we are on the right way.”
Arsenal finished as the runners-up in the league last season, achieving a 1-0 home victory and a 0-0 draw in their league encounters with the champions, City.
