Arteta Expresses Desire for Arsenal to Dominate All Aspects of Football

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his ambition for the team to be “kings of everything,” following significant commendation for their proficiency in set-piece situations this week. The club secured two goals originating from corner kicks during their 2-0 victory against Manchester United on Wednesday. These successful attempts increased Arsenal’s total number of goals scored from corners this season to 22, surpassing any other team in Europe’s top five leagues by five goals. Following the game, Dimitar Berbatov, a former striker for Manchester United and Tottenham, characterized Arsenal as the “new Stoke City,” referencing a team renowned for its set-piece prowess over a decade in the Premier League, from 2008 to 2018. On Friday, Arteta stated that he regarded Berbatov’s remarks as a “big compliment,” yet he encouraged his team to achieve dominance across every facet of the sport. “We want to be the kings of everything,” he said. “On set pieces, the best in the world; on high press, the best in the world; attacking in open spaces, the best in the world. Best atmosphere and stadium – the best at everything. “Before it was we didn’t score enough, we didn’t challenge, we didn’t win big games for 20 years. We want to be the best at everything.” Arsenal currently holds a streak of four consecutive wins and trails Premier League leaders Liverpool by seven points. The team is scheduled to play Fulham away on Sunday, with defenders Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori returning to fitness after being absent from Wednesday’s win.