Arsenal and Fulham Leaders Clash Twice This Weekend in Thrilling Premier League Derby!

Table of Contents

• Mikel Arteta's Aspirations
• Match Preview
• Boardroom Battle
• Arteta's Inspiration from NFL
• Learning from Various Sports

MIKEL ARTETA is envisioning a title victory after drawing inspiration from the NFL.

The Premier League leaders will compete at Craven Cottage on Saturday as they strive to propel the Gunners toward the finish line this season.

Arsenal is set for a crucial match against Fulham on SaturdayCredit: Getty The London rivalry will continue into SundayCredit: Reuters

Hostilities will also resume on Sunday — at least in the boardroom — when the owners of the London clubs see their teams face off at Wembley.

Stan Kroenke’s Los Angeles Rams will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, owned by Fulham chairman Shahid Khan.

Gunners manager Arteta is a great admirer of Rams coach Sean McVay and remarked: “He is someone I respect greatly. Not just for his accomplishments.

“But also for his approach as a coach and as an individual, the way he presents himself — I learn a lot from him. It’s wonderful to have Stan and Josh (Kroenke) here with us as well.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect everyone.”

McVay, 39, became the youngest NFL coach in modern history at the age of 30.

At 36, he was the youngest to guide a team to a Super Bowl victory when the Rams triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals in February 2022.

Arteta stated: “I have observed Sean with his team and how a typical day unfolds. The number of meetings he conducts!

“He manages 74 players in the squad and holds ten meetings before the day even begins.

“Players take notes for two hours during these meetings. It’s all about education and culture.

The LA Rams will face the Jacksonville Jaguars at WembleyCredit: Getty Arsenal chief Stan Kroenke is also the owner of the RamsCredit: Alamy Fulham boss Shahid Khan is the owner of the JaguarsCredit: Getty

“Is it a 15-minute meeting, a 45-minute session, or a two-and-a-half-hour discussion? The capacity they have to create different scenarios is impressive.

“It’s a sport heavily focused on set pieces. There are concepts you can apply — given their constraints, how they maximize certain aspects is remarkable.

“In football, we haven’t reached that level yet. There’s a lot to absorb.”

Arteta, whose team is leading the Premier League by a point, also mentioned that he learns from various sports.

He noted: “I draw lessons from handball, rugby, tennis, and ice hockey. It’s not just about the sport but also about how it’s played in different countries.

“Rugby here is not the same as in Australia, and that fascinates me. It’s not solely about the sport; it’s about the culture.

“Whether managers have been in the role for one season or thirteen, it’s an entirely different job.”