Arteta Confident in Arsenal's Title Chances Despite Setbacks

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal FC, has stated that the team remains confident in their pursuit of the Premier League title despite a recent loss of their lead to Manchester City. Following Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Burnley, both teams are now level on points, with Arsenal needing to avoid defeat against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday to reclaim first place.

Just a week prior, Arsenal had a nine-point advantage and was considered a strong favorite for the title. Arteta emphasized that belief within the squad remains strong despite recent setbacks, urging players to focus on winning their upcoming match to maintain momentum.

He highlighted the importance of balancing their league push with commitments in the UEFA Champions League, where they are set to face Atletico Madrid in the semi-final first leg next week. The return of key players Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori is expected to boost the squad during this crucial phase of the season.