Mikel Arteta Targets Rare Premier League Title Defence
· Sports · Indian Express, CBS Sports, BBC Sport
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is aiming to become the fourth manager in Premier League history to successfully defend a league title. Only Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola, and José Mourinho have achieved this feat since the league's inception. Arsenal enters the season as a strong contender, bolstered by a reinforced squad and a midfield described as one of the most formidable in the competition. The team recently demonstrated their form by defeating Manchester City to win the FA Community Shield in Cardiff. Despite this momentum, Arteta maintains a cautious approach, noting the historical difficulty champions face in retaining their crown.
Why it matters
Success for Arsenal would place Arteta in an elite group of managers, while a failure to defend the title would mirror the recent struggles of other former champions like Liverpool.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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