Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side have been on a poor run of form (Picture: Sky Sports)
Mikel Arteta is feeling ‘relaxed’ and ‘positive’ ahead of Arsenal’s must-win Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday, according to Paul Merson.
The Gunners have struggled to capitalise on their bright start to the new season and can ill-afford to lose more ground in the race for the title.
Goals have been in short supply of late, highlighted by their failure to score in recent defeats at Bournemouth, Newcastle and Inter.
Martin Odegaard’s return after missing 12 games with an ankle injury represents a timely boost, but regardless of the Norwegian’s fitness, Arteta remains confident his side are on the right track.
Club legend Merson interviewed the Arsenal boss on Friday and was asked by Sky Sports how Arteta was holding up amid his team’s worst run of form for nearly a year.
‘Yeah very relaxed, very focused, very positive,’ said Merson. ‘It has been a sitcky patch but he’s very positive I thought they were outstanding against Inter Milan, the only thing missing was a goal.
‘Got to remember this Inter team probably should’ve won the Champions League a couple of years ago, went out against Atletico Madrid last year where they probalby should’ve won, missed chance after chance.
Source:: Metro
