Although Arsenal are still chasing their first league title since 2003-04, the situation heavily varies this season as they find themselves behind Liverpool, not Manchester City. The Gunners will be hoping to register their second consecutive home win against the Cityzens in hopes of building a winning run.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt would be a big boost for us. Winning big matches is always something special. Every time we play a big match against one of our big rivals it brings something extra - the confidence, the emotion, the fact that they are there and continue to win - for that we want to achieve,\u201d said Arteta in a press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The last time these two sides met was in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium earlier in the season. Despite the Gunners having taken an early lead, Leandro Trossard\u2019s red card put the North London side on the back foot. Arsenal proceeded to defend with everything they had but their efforts were undone by a 99th minute equaliser.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A moment of controversy followed the game when Man City striker Erling Haaland was seen telling the Arsenal manager to \u2018stay humble.\u2019 Arteta was asked if there was any unfinished business between the two teams heading into the game. \u201cThe business is to be better than them. That\u2019s it. The only thing I review is what happened during that match, how competitive it gets is normal when two big teams want to win the game. Nothing else from that side,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have always been seen as close friends but having gone the distance in the past few seasons, many wonder whether there is any love lost between the two Spaniards. Both managers remained adamant that whatever happens on the pitch stays on the pitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf it had we wouldn\u2019t have been on the phone talking to each other and messaging each other and deserving and willing to have the best. It wouldn\u2019t happen,\u201d added Arteta.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have always been seen as close friends but having gone the distance in the past few seasons, many wonder whether there is any love lost between the two Spaniards. Both managers remained adamant that whatever happens on the pitch stays on the pitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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