Doesn’t Want To Fall Into The Same Hole, Mikel Arteta Asks Arsenal To Do This When They Visit Crystal Palace

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. (Photo: Instagram.com/@arsenal)

JAKARTA - Arsenal will face Crystal Palace in the inaugural match of the English Premier League 2022/2023 at Selhurst Park on Saturday, August 6. Victory is clearly the target of the manager, Mikel Arteta.

The Spanish manager does not want the failure of last season to repeat itself. At that time, Arsenal were helpless at Crystal Palace headquarters by conceding three goals without being able to reply.

That bitter experience made Arteta ask his team to be vigilant. "Last season, they (Crystal Palace) showed how tough they are," said Arteta.

"How difficult they are to beat and how consistent they are at home. Against the big teams, they get great results," he continued as quoted from his club's official website.

Arteta still clearly remembers the defeat process experienced by his team. According to the architect, for 30 minutes his troops did not play according to the standard required at that time.

However, Pep Guardiola's former assistant at Manchester City admitted that his team had learned from that experience. A number of careful preparations have been made.

Some important capital is also at hand, including the big wins achieved during the 2022/2023 pre-season.

"I think we are all enthusiastic. We got the pre-season result we wanted. We are at the level of energy and ambition to have a successful season and we have to show that on the pitch tomorrow night," said Arteta.