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Arsenal will not play for a draw in Manchester City face-off, insists Arteta
Arsenal coach sees trip to Etihad as ‘a big opportunity’
TL;DR
- Mikel Arteta is committed to pursuing victory against Manchester City, not a draw.
- Arsenal is six points ahead of Manchester City, having played an extra game.
- A draw would give Arsenal an 89% probability of winning the title.
- Arsenal has faced challenges with attacking cohesion recently.
- Arteta stated they are preparing to win the game and see it as a big opportunity.
- Rodri previously criticized Arsenal's mentality in a past draw at the Etihad, suggesting they only wanted a draw.
- Arteta acknowledged that City's quality might force Arsenal into defensive periods.
- Bukayo Saka is out with an Achilles problem; availability of Jurriën Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, and Martin Ødegaard is uncertain.
- Noni Madueke is expected to be available after a recent knock.