Mikel Arteta Outlines Arsenal’s Ambitions Ahead Of New Season

‎Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, expressed confidence that this season will be different for the Gunners as they strive to finally secure silverware after years of close calls.

‎Since winning the FA Cup during his first season in charge in 2019/20, Arteta has yet to claim a major trophy.

‎However, he has transformed Arsenal back into serial contenders for major trophies.

‎Arteta’s men have finished second in the Premier League for the past three years and reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009 last season.

‎The Spanish manager now faces increased pressure to deliver success following another significant investment in the transfer window.

‎Nearly £200 million was spent on new signings, including striker Viktor Gyokeres, midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard, center-back Cristhian Mosquera, winger Noni Madueke, and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

‎”We know what our targets are and what we want to achieve this season there is a big belief in our ability to achieve that,” Arteta said in his programme notes ahead of Wednesday’s pre-season friendly against Villarreal.

‎”We have been very, very close the last few seasons, and the whole team is going to determine whether we achieve that or not.

‎”But at the same time, we have to make sure that we don’t lose sight of what we have to do daily to get to the levels that we want.

‎”We have to set the demands that we want within this goal, because that’s the most important thing the internal demands have to always exceed any external demand. That is what we are trying to achieve every single day.”

‎Arteta added he wants his players to feel “invincible” at home thanks to a special connection with the club’s fans.

‎”We want our people to start connecting with our players straight away, to start to build momentum and to start to feel that at home we are invincible,” he said.

‎”That we play here with such passion, energy, and connection with our people, that we are going to win the game.”

‎Arsenal will kick off their Premier League season with a high-profile clash away to Manchester United on 17 August.