Mikel Arteta isn’t messing around, y’all. He just straight up told Sky Sports that Arsenal’s ambition is to be the “best club in the world.” That’s not some throwaway line from a coach starting his team’s Premier League title defense, especially when your squad just *ended* a major drought last season.
The “Best Club in the World” Vision Is Here
This is the first time in 22 years that Arsenal begins a campaign as the Premier League’s preeminent force, and Arteta is determined to keep that status. He’s talking about building an Arsenal dynasty, something that hasn’t happened with consecutive English titles since the 1930s. Think about that: not even Arsene Wenger’s ‘Invincibles’ managed that feat. Arteta, who worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before taking over Arsenal in 2019, clearly saw what a sustained period of success looks like, and with Guardiola resigning from City, the stage is absolutely set for the Gunners to dominate.
Arteta laid out his vision: “In order to do that, you need the best facilities, the best stadium, the best supporters, and you need the best squad and the best players in the world. That’s what we try to build with the actual players that we have, and with the players that we want to sign to make the difference for Arsenal.” The Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties last season is clearly still burning, adding even more fuel to that motivational fire. When he looks at his players, he sees “that fire, that desire and the will to be better every single day.” You gotta love that.
City Got Smoked, New Talent Arrives
And this isn’t just talk, either. We just absolutely *smashed* Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, dispatching them with authority. The report said we “tore City to shreds.” You love to see it. That’s a serious statement of intent from the bookmakers’ favorites for the title.
We’re also looking more formidable than ever with some serious new talent. Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is here from Newcastle, and Greek winger Christos Tzolis joined up from Club Brugge. And get this: Arteta isn’t finished spending yet. The club is on the verge of tying up a deal for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and has also been linked with Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. Other rivals like City, Liverpool, and Chelsea all have major questions to answer with new managers.
So yeah, Coventry manager Frank Lampard could be forgiven for having a sleepless night or two as he prepares to face us in his club’s first top-tier game in 25 years this Friday. We’re chasing history, we’re building a monster squad, and the manager is screaming “best in the world.” What’s not to be excited about? Let’s go!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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