Table of Contents
- Using Defeat as Fuel
- Upcoming Match at Emirates
- Team Motivation and Strategy
- Arsenal's Performance
- Villa's Consistency
MIKEL ARTETA has instructed his Arsenal players to channel their "cruel" defeat against Aston Villa earlier this month as motivation for tomorrow's title clash.
The Gunners faced a setback on December 6, conceding a goal with almost the last kick of the match.
Mikel Arteta has encouraged his Arsenal players to utilize their recent defeat to Villa as motivationCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Gunners experienced a 2-1 defeat to Villa earlier this month, following a late winner from Emi BuendiaCredit: AFP
On Tuesday, the two teams will meet again at the Emirates, and a victory for Arteta's men would put them level on points with the league leaders.
Arteta believes his squad can seek revenge by harnessing the disappointment from that loss.
The Gunners' manager stated: “If you channel the motivation and anger effectively, for sure.”
“I have several ideas and aspects that we must improve. The way we lost was indeed harsh, but we will learn from it.”
Arsenal remains unbeaten in their last five matches since the loss to Villa, and a win tomorrow would create a six-point cushion between them and Villa in third place.
Such a victory would also place Arteta’s team five points ahead of the second-place team, who are scheduled to face another opponent on New Year’s Day.
This season, the Gunners have not lost at the Emirates, with the last team to triumph there being in May.
Arteta remarked: “Well, that’s our goal; we want every opponent who visits here to struggle. We have a challenging match ahead.”
Aston Villa has achieved 11 consecutive wins, tying a club record.
Former Arsenal manager Emery has downplayed his team's chances in the title race. However, Arteta commented: “They deserve to be in the title conversation; just look at their consistency.”
“They deserve recognition for their performances on the field.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mikel Arteta say about the recent defeat to Aston Villa?
Mikel Arteta encouraged his players to use the disappointment from their recent loss as motivation for the upcoming match.
How has Arsenal performed since the defeat to Villa?
Arsenal has remained unbeaten in their last five matches since the loss to Villa.
What is at stake in the upcoming match against Aston Villa?
A win for Arsenal would bring them level on points with the league leaders and create a six-point gap between them and Villa, who are currently in third place.
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