Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his team to show 'no fear' and 'pure fire' as they prepare for the biggest week of their season. With a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP and a potential Premier League title decider at Manchester City looming, Arteta called on his players to embrace the challenge. Despite a run of three defeats in four matches, Arteta remains confident, saying he is 'on fire' and ready to push his team to achieve their goals. He emphasized the importance of seizing the opportunity and going for every chance, adding that he has 'zero fear' and is driven by a sense of purpose and direction.
Arteta's rallying cry comes after the team's recent wobble in form, which has seen them go from four possible trophies to two. However, he defended his team's performance, stating that reaching the latter stages of the Champions League and winning the Premier League title is a difficult and challenging task. Arteta also responded to criticism that his team is 'bottling' the Premier League title race, saying that one fan's negative comment does not represent the support of the entire Arsenal fanbase. The Arsenal manager's passion and desire for success have been evident throughout the season, and he has drawn a line in the sand, emphasizing his team's burning desire for success.
Midfielder Eberechi Eze echoed Arteta's sentiments, saying that the squad is keen to ignore the noise surrounding their season and focus on making history as a club.