Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal must improve in both areas if they are to beat Liverpool and win the Premier League title.
Since the middle of the season, the Reds are at the top of the table. Jurgen Klopp’s side went top of the table, two points ahead of the Gunners, after beating Burnley 2-0 on Boxing Day. Arsenal had the chance to regain the lead against West Ham United but lost 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
The hosts dominated most of the match but could not overcome the Hammers. Arsenal travel to Fulham today looking to regain top spot before Liverpool take on Newcastle United on New Year’s Day.
The title race could become a three-horse race in the second half of the season, with champions Manchester City moving two points behind Liverpool after beating Sheffield United.
If Arsenal perform as they did against West Ham in the pre-match press conference, can they win the title for the first time in 19 years? Asked, Arteta said: “It won’t work if we don’t improve in the box. Because that’s what happens after all.”You don’t have to panic, it’s important to do more, do better and win games,” Arteta added. “If the team plays like this, it will win a lot of games.
We can also reach second place. And if we win, we can take first place. We must do what we can control. This is not the time to look at other teams. “The level of competition is incredible.”
