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Arteta Embraces "Hunted" Role as Arsenal Defends Title
20 Aug
Summary
- Arsenal begins title defense against Coventry City.
- Arteta welcomes pressure of being 'hunted' champions.
- Rice and Saka fit; Guimarães is a doubt for the opener.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is embracing the challenge of defending the Premier League title, a new experience for the club after a 22-year drought.
The Gunners will begin their campaign against Coventry City on Friday, shifting from their previous role of challengers to that of the team everyone is trying to catch.
Arteta conveyed his eagerness for this new dynamic, stating, "I want to be first, I want to be hunted and in control of our future." He confirmed that key players Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are fit to play despite recent concerns.
However, Bruno Guimarães remains a doubt due to a thigh issue sustained during the Community Shield match. The club also reinforced its commitment to young talent, with Arteta confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will not be leaving this summer.
