Mikel Arteta dismisses suggestions Arsenal are enduring a mid-season wobble with the Premier League leaders winless in their last three league matches. The Gunners boss also talked up Declan Rice and his incredible development.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:16 - Rice development: we don't know his limit. He just keeps getting better. Mentally he can cope with everything.
01:07 - Rice needs to be nastier?: I would use the word demanding and setting the standards. He does it with everyone and himself.
01:46 - Does he answer back to you?: in a healthy way very much, they can come to me with suggestions. We talk about the game, he has the respect of the team.
02:22 - Request for squad expansion?: it's something we have discussed. With the changes of subs, other competitions we can do that. I'm sure all the managers are feeling the same.
03:01 - We always have surveys to give our opinions, including technical area behaviour.
03:36 - Lay a marker: win tomorrow and move to the semi-final.
05:08 - Welcome Leeds test: I want to progress the next four months with convictions. We are first because we do a lot.
06:32 - Made an effort to change your touchline behaviour?: I thought you were going for more agitation. Always evolution, what the club needs. I'm on my way to do it.
07:06 - What do you think of technical area rule?: focus more on players. We are living the game. If it's respectful it's normal.
07:51 - Leadership group: they take ownership and responsibility. They speak up about how they feel.
08:14 - Martin leads?: He's one of the leaders yes.
08:24 - Squad size: the players we can name in the squad. Only 18 outfield players.
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By HaytersTV
January 30, 2026