Arteta: “We are hungrier than ever”

Mikel Artetacoach of Arsenalassured this Thursday that they are “hungrier than ever” and that they are very excited about the Premier League that will start this Friday and in which they will defend their title.

The ‘Gunners’, who will begin the season against Coventry City, have not chained two league titles since the 1930s and have strengthened themselves sufficiently, in addition to overwhelming the Manchester City in the Community Shield (3-0), to feel like favorites.

“I feel good, different, I hope better. I am more excited than ever, hungrier than ever, I can’t wait to start the Premier at home with our fans, play a great game and win,” he said Arteta this Thursday at a press conference.

Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool They aim to be the rivals of the Arsenal for the title.

“All the teams have tremendous quality, which means maintaining daily standards at the highest level. This is the opportunity we have ahead of us. I have no doubt that the players have the desire and ambition to do that. Now we have to earn it and show it day by day,” he highlighted.

Arteta confirmed that they continue to scan the market in search of defense options, due to the long-term decline of William Salibawhile reporting that Myles Lewis-Skelly He will stay at the club.

“We are trying to strengthen the defense and when we are ready we will announce it,” he clarified. Arteta.

In the next few hours it is expected that the Arsenal confirm the incorporation of Ezri Konsafor which he will pay about 60 million euros to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.