Press Conference: “HOPEFULLY WE CAN BRING HIM CLOSE” | Mikel Arteta previews #ARSNEW
Mikel Arteta faces the press ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday.
The Gunners will have the chance to make up for the recent 4-0 humiliation to Liverpool when they host Eddie Howe’s Magpies who are still searching for their first win of the season.
Whilst that humbling defeat at Anfield ended Arsenal ‘s 10-game unbeaten run across all competitions, they remain fifth in the Premier League table and Arteta will be hoping for a positive response from his side as the race for Europe hots up.
Ahead of Saturday’s clash, the Spaniard was quizzed on Granit Xhaka’s return date from injury, the importance of bouncing back after the Liverpool loss and Joe Willock’s return to the Emirates.
The Gunners boss was also asked about the futures of Alexandre Lacazette and Jack Wilshere as well as a potential return to Arsenal for Arsene Wenger.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 INTRO
0:20 Granit back sooner than expected – before end of the year
0:50 Good reaction in dressing room after Liverpool
1:17 Players spoke up in dressing room – which did not always happen before
1:40 Need to show what we can do against Newcastle on Saturday
2:30 Newcastle have made changes and we have to prepare for that
3:00 Admire Eddie Howe and his staff
3:15 Difficult for him with Covid
3:40 Wilshere signed up short term? Players think he’s playing well and know his qualities
4:30 Jurgen Klopp row was spontaneous and I will always defend my players and club
5:00 What to get a win straight after a defeat
5:40 We all love Joe Willock – difficult to let him go
6:20 Klopp clash positive? I don’t know – it is who I am
7:00 KT play as a wing back?
8:10 Defence pairing looking good
9:27 Fan movement needs to be discussed and football will evolve hopefully in right direction
10:20 Newcastle owners down to regulators
11:08 Lacazette not only player contract ending
12:15 Players have to perform whether have six months or six years left
12:35 Spoke to Wenger at his film and hopefully we can bring him close to us again
13:00 I would like him to help me and the club but things take time.
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