Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his team to show 'no fear' and 'pure fire' as they head into a crucial week that could define their season. With a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP on Wednesday and a potential Premier League title decider at Manchester City on Sunday, Arteta is urging his players to seize the moment and make history. Despite a recent run of three defeats in four matches, Arteta remains confident and passionate, admitting he is 'on fire' ahead of the big games.
He wants his team to go for every opportunity and not be held back by fear or doubt. Arteta's rallying cry comes after a shock home defeat by Bournemouth, which has raised questions about his ability to keep his team calm under pressure. However, the Arsenal manager is undeterred and believes his team has the talent and determination to overcome any obstacle.
He pointed out that Arsenal are attempting to reach back-to-back Champions League semi-finals for the first time in the club's history and are still in a strong position to win the Premier League title. Arteta defended his team's recent wobble in form, saying that it's normal to face challenges when trying to achieve something historic. He emphasized that the team is close to achieving its goals and that he has zero fear about the outcome. When asked if he sees the same passion and determination in his players, Arteta replied, 'Yes, big time.' Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze also shared his thoughts, saying that the squad is keen to ignore the noise about their season and focus on making history.
Eze praised Arteta's passion and fire, which has been evident in the training ground, and expressed his confidence in the team's ability to succeed.