In his pre-match press conference, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta discussed the upcoming game against Manchester City, injuries, and his team’s title aspirations.

He also emphasised the importance of belief, confidence, and mentality in winning the title and highlighted the experience of Jesus and Zinchenko as valuable assets.

Arteta also talked about how Arsenal needs to focus on their strengths and adapt to City’s playing style to cause problems for the opposition.

Key points from Mikel Arteta’s pre-Manchester City press conference

1. William Saliba’s injury has not improved, and he cannot train with the team.
2. Granit Xhaka might train, but he is still doubtful for the match.
3. No other injury concerns for Arsenal.
4. Arteta emphasised that human errors led to mistakes in the Southampton draw.
5. Arsenal still believes they can win the title.
6. Arteta mentioned that belief, confidence, and mentality play a significant role in winning the title.
7. Manchester City game is the biggest match for Arteta as a coach.
8. Arteta focuses on what Arsenal can control, not external factors.
9. The experience of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko is valuable for the team.
10. Arteta last spoke to Pep Guardiola when they last played.
11. Arteta has worked on how to deal with Erling Haaland.
12. Winning against Manchester City won’t guarantee a league win, but it shifts the percentage.
13. Nerves will be overcome by focusing on efficiency in front of goal and avoiding sloppy goals.
14. Arteta thinks winning the title would be exceptional considering the team’s position at the beginning of the season.
15. Arteta believes Arsenal has been in incredible form, considering the team’s position in the table.
16. The game against Manchester City is an opportunity for the players to thrive.
17. Arsenal has to focus on their strengths to cause problems for City.
18. Arteta cannot predict what City will do on Wednesday.
19. Arsenal needs to minimise mistakes to avoid punishment from big teams like City.
20. Arsenal’s approach will be modified depending on various factors, including the opponent’s quality.
21. Erling Haaland has changed City’s playing style with his scoring ability.
22. Preventing Haaland from scoring starts with stopping the source.
23. Arteta did not reveal if he would try something new against City.
24. Arsenal needs to be dangerous to score goals.
25. Arteta believes in focusing on the next game, not just the biggest one.
26. Arsenal must adapt to City’s playing style, which can change during the game.