Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need signings to come in after a raft of injuries to their frontline.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:06 Haaland's new contract? Good news for them.
00:30 Calafiori? We have a few decisions to make with medical staff to see if players ready for this game or the next one.
01:00 We had a big night against Tottenham and now need same again against Villa.
01:20 Need to be perfect for the rest of the season? We have to be at our best and Villa are a very difficult opponent.
01:46 Can you challenge for the title without signings? have to wait and see what we can do.
02:05 Window situation re. Signing a striker? W have lost two massive players in front line and need some support.
02:25 Zubimendi? We are actively evolving the squad and contracts here too.
02:50 How can you maintain level of performance v Spurs? that's what we want and after that it's the results.
03:25 players thriving under pressure? I think so as we have been for the last two and a half years now - have to enjoy it as we are playing to win.
04:05 pressure comes from within and we would not have it any other way.
04:30 Villa threat? we know about them and their coach and have to be really good to deserve to win.
05:00 Said best team in 2024 but what are prospects of winning title? stats are good for us but the reality is we have not won title yet.
05:30 Renee Slegers appointment of Arsenal's Women? Happy for her and the club.
06:02 Tottenham win and reaction? happy in the dressing room on the night and morning after and then on to Villa and that's how the focus has to be.
06:46 How build momentum? We are second as we are stable.
07:14 Points gained on Liverpool this week? Important to capitalise and make it a great week - we need many more of these.
07:56 Nine year deals the future for football? Maybe for managers, journalists and physios too! I am happy with my contract.
08:40 Insight into work of set piece coach? can also concede from set pieces and Nico does job really well. Everything we do is shared and has been in development for years.
10:00 Saka doing while injured? he has earned a break as well as staying involved.
10:59 Timber has been unbelievable.
11:27 MLS evolvement? told him about changing his position a long time ago and he bought into it straight away.
12:30 Growth since pre-season? had to adapt to demands of the position tactically and physically.
13:05 Said wanted to add to squad at start of window but is not now need? there is more necessity.
13:30 Harder to sign when everyone knows you need a forward? one for Jason but there a lot of factors.
14:00 MLS for England? Let him settle here first.
14:30 I loved the atmosphere against Tottenham. I said before it was in our hands and there was more bite to the crowd on the night. It gave us a real purpose.
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January 17, 2025