Mikel Arteta spoke about his relationship with Pep Guardiola: “That's what we'll do on Sunday”
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:45 p.m. / Updated Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:45 p.m.
His coach ArsenalMikel Arteta, will be looking to win his second major trophy since managing the club. On Sunday, the Londoners will face Manchester City in the League Cup final. Arteta has never lost at “Wembley”, neither as a player nor as a coach.
At the pre-match press conference, the technician spoke about the technician spoke about the feelings he is experiencing before the final.
Mikel Arteta: “My feelings towards Pep Guardiola have not changed”
“I'm excited, I'm full of energy. We won in a packed Wembley and that's one of my fondest memories as a player. We know what's at stake,” Arteta said. Asked if this was the start of a new era for Arsenal, he said: “We have to do a lot to start using these words. We are excited about what we are doing. We have to keep going.”
Asked if the pressure is greater on Arsenal than Manchester City, the Spaniard said: “When you're in this position and you haven't won a trophy for years, it increases the need to win it, but it also motivates you more. It's important for us and it's something we've been trying to achieve for a while.”
Arteta also spoke about his relationship with Pep Guardiola: “He's in Manchester, I'm in London. We're never together, we can't spend time together. My feelings towards him haven't changed. This is important, but not the most important thing. What he did for me, the inspiration he gave me, will never change. I haven't talked to him this week. On Sunday, we will definitely talk,” Arteta said, according to sportal.bg.
Regarding the injuries of Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber, the coach did not give a clear answer if they will be ready for the match.
