Arteta Refuses to Give Up on Arsenal’s Title Hopes: “Over My Dead Body”

Mikel Arteta has issued a defiant message, insisting that Arsenal will not give up on their Premier League title hopes, despite being 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.

“Over my dead body,” Arteta said in a passionate interview. “If I stop believing, I will go home, guys. Mathematically, it’s possible.”

Arteta’s comments come after Arsenal’s recent struggles, which have seen them drop crucial points and fall behind Liverpool in the title race. However, the Spaniard remains convinced that his team can still achieve something special.

“We have to be realistic, but we also have to be optimistic,” Arteta said. “We have to believe that we can do it. If you want to win the Premier League, you have to do something special.”

Arteta pointed to Arsenal’s recent form, which has seen them win 10 and draw five of their last 15 games, matching Liverpool’s record. He also highlighted the team’s resilience and consistency, despite facing numerous challenges, including injuries and red cards.

“We’ve had a lot of injuries, we’ve had a lot of red cards, but we’ve always found a way to react,” Arteta said. “We’ve always found a way to get the results. That’s what I’m proud of.”

Arteta’s determination and refusal to give up on the title have been echoed by his players, who have also expressed their commitment to the cause.

“We’re not going to give up,” Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said. “We’re going to keep fighting until the end. We believe in ourselves, and we believe in the team.”

As the season enters its final stretch, Arsenal face a crucial run of games that will determine their title fate. While the odds may be against them, Arteta and his team remain defiant, refusing to give up on their dreams of Premier League glory.

“We’re going to keep pushing, we’re going to keep believing,” Arteta said. “We’re going to keep fighting until the end.”