Arsenal are bigger than Manchester United and the Red Devils better be scared when they set foot at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night according to new Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
In fact, it’s not only Man United who Arsenal eclipse, Arteta believes he is now in charge of the biggest club in the league.
With Arsenal currently in 12th place on the log and Arteta in search of his first win in his third outing at the helm, he says ahead of the Red Devils’ visit: “We are the biggest football club in England, and we have to play a little bit with that arrogance, that belief.
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“This stadium has to create fear again. I used to hate coming here as an opponent, and we need to use that power. The opponent must be uncomfortable playing here. We need to recover here.
“It was incredible to play here as an Arsenal player. It’s one of the most beautiful, exciting stadiums in the world.
“When this crowd gets going, and you feel them right behind the team, it’s an incredible place.”
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Arteta signed for Arsenal three days after an 8-2 pak at Old Trafford in 2011/12 season.
Since that day, United have won four trophies, one Premier League title, an FA Cup, a League Cup and the Europa League, while the Gunners have three FA Cups.
New Year’s fixtures:
January 1
- Burnley v Aston Villa (2.30pm)
- Brighton v Chelsea (2.30pm)
- Newcastle v Leicester (5pm)
- Watford v Wolves (5pm)
- Southampton v Tottenham (5pm)
- West Ham v Bournemouth (7.30pm)
- Norwich v Crystal Palace (7.30pm)
- Man City v Everton (7.30pm)