In a recent interview, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence that his team can overcome their recent defeat against Inter Milan and secure a victory against Chelsea in their upcoming Premier League clash. Despite suffering a 1-0 loss at the San Siro, Arteta praised his team’s performance and highlighted the positives from the match.
The Gunners dominated large parts of the game against Inter Milan but were unable to convert their chances into goals. A controversial penalty decision in the first half stoppage time saw Inter Milan take the lead, and despite Arsenal’s efforts, they couldn’t find an equalizer. Arteta, however, was quick to defend his team, stating that they were denied by refereeing mistakes rather than their own failings.
Arteta emphasized that if Arsenal can replicate the same level of performance they showed against Inter Milan, they have a big chance to win against Chelsea. He told Arsenal.com, “If we play the way we play, we’ll have a big chance to win against Chelsea. That’s the way we have to go. I told them that I’m proud of them. I haven’t seen them play in Europe in the manner that we have today. We are disappointed because we didn’t get what we wanted out of the game, that’s for sure.”
The upcoming match against Chelsea is crucial for Arsenal, as they are already seven points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League. A win against Chelsea would be vital to keep their title hopes alive. Arteta’s positive outlook and belief in his team’s ability to bounce back from the San Siro defeat will be key to their performance on the field.
Despite the challenges faced, including injuries to key players and the absence of captain Martin Odegaard, Arteta remains optimistic about Arsenal’s chances. He stated, “We have been together on this journey since day one. He was instrumental for me to be where I am and I loved working with him. I enjoyed the journey to have him next to me.”
In conclusion, Arteta’s unwavering confidence and belief in his team’s potential to overcome adversity will be crucial as Arsenal prepare to face Chelsea. The Gunners will need to bring their best performance to Stamford Bridge and hope that their efforts will translate into a much-needed victory.
Inter performance and stats
Inter is currently 5th in the Champions League with 10 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won 3 times and drew once. In its last match, Inter won 1-0 against Arsenal.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 6 goals and conceding 0.
Milan performance and stats
Milan is currently 7th in the Serie A with 17 points.
In the last 10 games, it has won 5 times, drew twice, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Milan won 0-1 against Monza.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 17 goals and conceding 11.
Milan will play the next match in Serie A against Cagliari on Saturday 9th of November in Cagliari. The prediction is Milan winning the match.