Mikel Arteta addressed the media ahead of Arsenal upcoming fixtures as reported by arsenal during the press conference via their YouTube channel , providing updates on injuries, squad mentality, and the growing pressure in the title race.
When asked if there were any fresh injury concerns, Arteta was brief, confirming that there were none at the moment, though he admitted that the availability of Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard would depend on medical assessments.
Arsenal reported;
“No.
We’ll have to wait and see and speak to the doctors on whether they are involved or not.
Every result and performance shifts momentum and the emotional state of the team. The fact that we managed to draw the game at the end was a lift, because honestly we deserved to lose that game. But we move on quickly — after the match we watched a couple of Champions League games and then it was back to business.
About Fabian Hurzeler, that was a personal conversation, but the comments he made say a lot about him as a person. I think he’s a fantastic coach and the job he’s doing at Brighton is really, really good.
I’ve spoken to David Moyes a few times this season. I have huge gratitude to him because he changed my career when he brought me to Everton, and we shared many incredible moments together.
When you walk into the dressing room you can feel the energy and how much we value the position we’re in right now. Our focus is on what we have to maintain and what we have to improve to stay there until the end of the season.
Thinking about the quadruple isn’t really the focus. We’re playing in three competitions in seven days, so the priority is preparing for the next match and making the right decisions. The rest is a consequence of how well we do that process.
The North London derby is one of the most beautiful games because of the passion and rivalry. When it’s in the right spirit, it elevates the emotions of the game.
David Moyes’ longevity is incredible. To maintain that level in different clubs for so long requires strong values, an incredible work ethic and real passion for the game.
The Premier League is extremely competitive. If you want to be the best league in the world, unpredictability is part of it — every team can challenge you.
We have good communication with international managers about our players, although the international break is never an easy period when many players are away.
We fully trust Bukayo Saka. What he does for this club at his age is incredible and his influence on the team is massive.
At this stage of the season every win is a huge step toward the objective, but every match is difficult and we have to earn it.”
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The Arsenal boss also reflected on the emotional boost the team received after salvaging a late draw, with Kai Havertz converting a crucial penalty. Arteta admitted the team did not deserve to win the game but said the late equaliser helped lift the squad’s mood and shift momentum.
Softfootball reports, this moment came at a critical time as pressure mounts on Arteta as Arsenal’s title grip weakens, making every result vital in the closing stages of the season.
Arteta also spoke about his relationship with experienced managers, particularly David Moyes. He credited Moyes with changing the course of his playing career by bringing him to Everton after his return to Spain.
Arteta praised Moyes’ longevity in the Premier League, calling him one of the competition’s greatest managers because of his consistency across multiple clubs and seasons.
On the mood inside the Arsenal dressing room, Arteta rejected the idea that the squad had adopted a siege mentality due to external criticism. Instead, he highlighted the positive energy among players and their determination to maintain their current position in the league.
The manager stressed that the team’s focus remains on improving performance levels and controlling what they can during a demanding run of matches across multiple competitions.
Arteta also discussed the evolving tactical nature of modern football, pointing to recent matches between top European teams as examples of how intense pressing and physicality can reshape games.
He explained that the Premier League’s competitiveness means no team can dominate easily, which is why heavy victories are increasingly rare. According to the coach, unpredictability and balance across the league are part of what makes the competition so compelling.
The Arsenal manager also expressed his appreciation for rising stars within the squad, including Bukayo Saka. Arteta said the club fully trusts the young winger and praised his consistent impact despite occasional dips in individual performances.
Softfootball also noted discussions around players such as Eberechi Eze in the broader conversation about attacking influence in the league, as Arteta defends Eze as Arsenal’s title pressure mounts, highlighting how individual brilliance can still shape tight contests.
With Arsenal still competing in multiple competitions, Arteta admitted the team has little time to dwell on title talk or the possibility of winning several trophies.
The manager explained that the focus remains on preparing for each match individually, particularly with several players expected to join international squads soon. As the season enters its decisive phase, he emphasised that every victory now represents a crucial step toward the club’s objectives.
