Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is looking to bounce back from the loss to Villa as his team hosts Wolves on Saturday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described the upcoming match against Wolves as a “massive” opportunity for his team to bounce back from recent setbacks.
The Premier League leaders stumbled in the defeat to Aston Villa last weekend, but Arteta is confident that a win against Wolves will put them back on track.
“We’re focused on the game against Wolves, and we know it’s going to be a tough one,” Arteta said. “But we’re looking forward to it, and we’re going to give it our all. We know we have to win games like this to stay ahead of the pack.”
Arteta was also asked about Viktor Gyokeres’ form and whether his adjustment to the Premier League has been a challenge for both the player and the team. “I think the two things have to merge,” Arteta said.
“We have to put the player in the best possible condition to explode and fulfill his potential. And there are certain things that within the role, in the manner that we play, has to be fulfilled.”
Gyokeres has been impressive since joining Arsenal, and Arteta believes he is starting to get momentum. “He had no pre-season, and now he’s starting to get some momentum,” Arteta said. “The goals will come, and we’re going to be very pleased with him.”
Arteta also provided an update on William Saliba’s injury, saying that the defender is making progress but is still uncertain for the Wolves match. “Yeah, it was something quite small,” Arteta said. “It came from an ankle injury that he had, and then he started to modify the way he was running and all that, and he started to overload an area.”
Gabriel Jesus has made a successful return to action, coming off the bench in the Champions League win at Club Brugge.
Arteta was asked if the Brazilian striker’s return to fitness offers Arsenal the chance to sell him in January, but he dismissed the idea. “No, I don’t consider that, especially with the situation we have right now,” Arteta said.
Arteta also praised Martin Zubimendi’s impact on the team, saying that he is impressed with the midfielder’s performances. “Very impressed because I know the difficulty of coming into this league,” Arteta said. “The variety of actions and involvements that he has in the game is exceptional. His defending metrics are exceptional.”
Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from their loss to Aston Villa and maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table.
With Wolves struggling at the bottom of the table, Arsenal will be looking to take advantage of the situation and secure a much-needed win.
