Arsenal's Arteta Confident in Title Race Despite Setbacks

Mikel Arteta, the current coach of Arsenal, has expressed confidence in his team's chances of winning the Premier League title despite recently surrendering their first-place position to Manchester City. Following a 1-0 victory by City over Burnley, Arsenal now sits level on points with City but trails in goal difference.

Arteta noted that his side had previously built a nine-point lead but suffered a damaging loss to Bournemouth, allowing City to take control of the title race. He emphasized that Arsenal has not lost hope and expects a strong performance against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium, where they aim to reclaim the top spot.

Key players, including Bukayo Saka, who has missed the last five matches due to an Achilles problem, are set to return from injury. Arsenal's recent form has been inconsistent, and Arteta's experience from his title-winning days in the Scottish Premiership adds to his belief in the team's potential to succeed.