Mikel Arteta Shares Aston Villa Title Insight While Addressing Unai Emery and Arsenal Claims
Aston Villa is on the brink of challenging for the Premier League title as they seek to close the gap with league leaders Arsenal. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, acknowledged Villa’s impressive performance under Unai Emery, stating that they can indeed compete for the title if they maintain their current form.
Mikel Arteta’s Praise for Aston Villa
Under Emery’s leadership, Aston Villa has achieved remarkable success, winning eight out of their last nine matches in the Premier League. Additionally, they secured victory in 12 of their last 14 games across all competitions. After a recent 1-1 draw with Sunderland, Villa has surged into the top three and is now just one point shy of second-placed Manchester City.
Villa’s Impressive Statistics
- 1 draw against Sunderland
- 8 wins in last 9 Premier League matches
- 12 wins in last 14 overall games
- 1 loss at home since the previous season’s opener, only against Arsenal
Arteta commended Villa’s performance in his pre-match remarks, recognizing the significant impact Emery has had on the team’s resurgence. He noted the confidence that comes with such a strong form and indicated that any team in Villa’s position would naturally have a chance at the title.
Unai Emery’s Motivation
When asked about Emery’s potential motivation, given his history at Arsenal, Arteta expressed that the former Gunners’ manager does not require additional motivation to achieve success. He stated that Emery’s career has consistently demonstrated a remarkable impact at every club he has managed.
Arteta concluded by emphasizing that if Aston Villa continues their winning streak, they will remain strong contenders for the Premier League title. If they win their next match, they would cut Arsenal’s lead to just three points, further intensifying the title race.
