Article by Sebastian Vasile – published on Friday, August 15, 2025, 18:37 / Updated Friday, August 15, 20:39
Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta (43 years old), is confident that after three consecutive seasons in which his team finished in second place in the Premier League, in the new London campaign they need to take the decisive step and to conquer the title.
- Manchester United – Arsenal, in stage #1 of the Premier League, is played on Sunday, August 17, from 6:30 pm. The match will be LiveText on GSP.ro and Voyo.
“Tunarii” starts with a travel on Manchester United's field, and the Spaniard said the most important purchases – Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimedi are ready for the match on Old Trafford.
Mikel Arteta, confident before the start of the new season of the Premier League: “We are ready”
“I can only say how happy we are that we have Gyokeres. Will have a huge impact on the team, and its adaptation is truly, truly good and we are pleased to have it. Viktor is getting better with each passing day. Let's see what will bring us on Sunday. Martin Zubimedi has integrated excellent in the team and we are very pleased with him. It will be prepared for Sunday, “said Arsenal's manager at the press conference.
Mikel Artteta and midfielder Martin Zubimendi. Photo: Instagram
The artete continued: “If you continue to dig, dig and dig, one day you will reach gold. In the last three seasons, we have accumulated more and more points, and this talks about our constant. Now we just have to do it in a single season. I am very excited and I can hardly wait for the new season. I had a really productive pre-season training. The team has evolved well and we are ready to start. ”
Mikel Arteta, before Manchester United – Arsenal: “They will be better than last year”
The Spanish also commented the theme of the captain's banner: “My opinion is clear and it is the same as that of the entire staff and the players. Yesterday I asked them to vote for the captain, and unanimously they chose the same person – Martin Odegaard”.
Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's captain. Photo: Instagram
Asked how many teams will be fighting for the title, Mikel Arta replied: “Many! Premier League is more and more powerful, even some teams that you do not bet can surprise.”
Manchester United will be a truly different team this season. Ruben Amorim had more time, made some very good purchases, as did all the other teams. I think they will be better than last year, but the same is true for the other teams.
– Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager
