Arteta says consistency can fire Arsenal to special season

Mikel Arteta stated on Friday that Arsenals strong consistency ought to leave them feeling quite certain about securing something remarkable this season.

The team leading the Premier League by six points ahead of Manchester City in second, face a trip to struggling Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Having finished as league runnersup for three straight years, Arsenal have not lifted a significant trophy since 2020 yet they are now competing across four competitions.

The Gunners lead the Champions League group stage undefeated. They also overcame Chelsea 3-2 in the opening leg of their League Cup semi-final earlier this week and remain in contention for the FA Cup.

During his Friday pre match press briefing, Arsenal boss Arteta fielded a query on whether he detected a growing confidence that the side might accomplish something extraordinary or even unprecedented this term.

We are fostering solid momentum and belief stems from our displays along with the steady form we have maintained across 32 matches so far this season, explained the Spaniard whose team has suffered only two defeats all campaign.

What we achieved at Stamford Bridge recently should reinforce our conviction that we possess the capability to pull it off.

That said reality demands we prove it match by match and plenty remains ahead although we are pleased to still be involved in all four tournaments.

Arteta noted that his squad members have responded well to increased rivalry for starting spots within a bolstered roster.

This is a topic we discussed right from the seasons outset, he mentioned. To stand any hope of achieving that Premier League success we must rise to the challenge.

The Arsenal head coach pointed out that recent title challengers like City and Liverpool similarly boast extensive benches.

That is just how it works, he added as his charges aim to claim Englands crown for the first time in two decades. We desire this and must embrace it fully since alternatives do not exist. 

No team has managed it relying on just 14 15 or 16 players none in club history over the past decade or more. Thus it is what we seek we must deliver and let it feel instinctive.