Manchester City now holds a two-point lead, leaving Arsenal fans concerned about a potential repeat of last season’s disappointment. Arteta, however, remains optimistic, stating that his team is capable of bouncing back from their recent setback. He also emphasized the competitive nature of the Premier League, implying that winning it is more challenging than other top-flight leagues. A reference to former Arsenal player Xhaka winning the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen was mentioned on social media, highlighting the differences in competitiveness between leagues.
The differing point gaps between teams in various leagues were also pointed out, emphasizing the challenges faced by Arsenal in the Premier League compared to other leagues. Criticism of Arteta’s remarks about other domestic competitions was raised by social media users, questioning the relevance of his comments. Concerns were expressed that Arteta’s comments could come back to haunt him, especially when Arsenal faces Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final.