Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is urging his team to deliver their best performance in the London derby against West Ham on Sunday. As league leaders, the Gunners are currently fighting to maintain their position at the top of the league after losing two points to Liverpool in their last game. With Manchester City having a game in hand, Arteta is aware that one more slip could jeopardize their title ambitions.
Speaking ahead of the game against his former boss, David Moyes, Arteta acknowledges the difficulty of the game. “It will be a very difficult game. We know we’ve been there a few times and we always find really tricky and difficult games. I know David really well and how he’s going to prepare for the game as well, and we are ready. It’s going to be a fight, another big derby for us, and we’re going to be at our best to win it.”
Arteta also expressed his admiration for Moyes, saying, “More than respect, I think it’s admiration. I loved playing under him, I would go through a brick wall for him when he was my manager, as everybody would in that squad. He’s a really good coach, exceptional at managing the group and dealing with individuals, and he’s a very special person, very trustworthy, and a man who honours his word. He always did it, and he’s someone I learned a lot from.”
Arsenal will have to be at their best to secure a victory against West Ham, who have been in impressive form recently. The Gunners will need to avoid any further slip-ups if they want to maintain their position at the top of the table and keep their title hopes alive.
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