Arteta embraces Arsenal's challenge as Premier League title defenders
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Mikel Arteta expressed enthusiasm about Arsenal's upcoming season, where they will transition from being the hunters to the hunted in the Premier League. The team aims to defend their title and hopes to build on their success from the previous campaign. Arteta's comments come as the squad prepares for the challenges of the new season starting next month. Their performance in the early matches will be crucial for establishing momentum.
- •Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal's new role as defending champions.
- •The team aims to convert the pressure of being pursued into motivation.
- •Arsenal prepares to start the season next month.
- •Arteta's leadership is key to navigating challenges ahead.
- 4:46 PMESPN Soccer — Arteta relishing Arsenal's role as PL's 'hunted'
"Mikel Arteta has said he is relishing the prospect of going from the hunter to "the hunted" as Arsenal aim to defend their Premier League crown.
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