The contrast provided nearly as much information as the table’s statistics. Mikel Arteta was “nervous” in the closing moments of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United. How was he not? The title was this. It was the final opportunity. As the manager said, it was not an attractive victory, but at this point, that is almost to be expected. In a race for the title, you don’t go as far without persevering through setbacks and losses. This guaranteed that there would be a sense of comfort and release in the dressing room thereafter.

“Everyone is humming inside,” Arteta remarked. “We were desperate to savor the moment.” Prior to the game, the team had expressed in the locker room that they needed to “earn it.”

As of right now, it stands in stark contrast to almost every Arsenal season of this generation. With the title still up for grabs, this team plays till the very end of the season.

Since they obviously won it in 2004, they haven’t been this close, although even then it wasn’t like this. This is because Arsene Wenger’s invincibles were so strong that they would have finished it early. Arsenal hasn’t felt like this since 1998–1999, so this is different. With one game remaining, Arteta’s club has not only surpassed that group from 25 years ago, but they have actually surpassed them. that Manchester United gained the lead after Arsenal’s away loss to Leeds United in their penultimate league match.

Arsenal defeated United in their most recent match, which increased pressure on Manchester City ahead of their Tuesday match at Tottenham Hotspur. Even if they face a treble-winning club, the Gunners still require a favor, but from an entirely different angle.
Almost everyone in the club has a different experience over the next few days as a result. Though it’s unlikely that many people would recall that week in 1998–1999, or even 1988–1989, they will undoubtedly be contacted. The classic stories are ideal for relieving stress.
Arteta has been mindful of it throughout this endeavor, to be sure. Despite how oppressive a week like this might be, the Spaniard wants his team to experience and relish it. Their goal is to be in the running when things count.


He clarified, “That’s part of our journey to have a big chance of winning the Premier League.” “We were eager to have that experience. To strive to be in the best position to compete, defeat Everton, and enjoy the event as well, we’re going to have a typical preparation week.

The theme of this title challenge, which dates back to January, has likewise been to play and enjoy it.

Arteta was beaming when he talked about how proud he was of the team. Naturally, there is yet more. Given that he previously served as Manchester City’s assistant manager, the manager of Arsenal is unlikely to ever truly answer this one.

That is the impression that Arsenal is facing an almost unachievable task. Even if Arteta’s team manages to score 89 points, it will probably not be enough to win the championship. Following United’s triumph, the manager expressed a hint of disobedience on that matter.


They have “no margin for error since January – we have to keep winning and winning and winning in any context,” he said in his speech. Except for a single loss to Aston Villa, that is essentially what they have accomplished. Arsenal has played 17 games since the year began, winning 15 of them and drawing one—a draw at the Etihad that very few teams have ever pulled off.

They have essentially been flawless, and they have had to be. This season, the team has achieved a record 27 league victories thanks in part to their streak. And Arteta was eager to mention that.