Mikel Arteta
Arsenal host resurgent Manchester United in Premier League showdown
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Arsenal will welcome Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday for a crucial Premier League encounter. The Gunners lead the table by seven points and remain unbeaten at home this season, while United arrive boosted by a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City under interim manager Michael Carrick. Both Mikel Arteta and Carrick anticipate a tough battle.
Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's approach to set-pieces following criticism from rival managers after his team's 2-1 victory over Chelsea. The Gunners scored both goals from corners in the match, marking the ninth time this season they have netted a match-winning goal from such situations. Managers including Michael Carrick and Fabian Hurzeler have raised concerns over physicality and time-wasting in the Premier League.
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Mikel Arteta has called Arsenal's EFL Cup semi-final against Chelsea a key 'mission' to secure the club's first major trophy in nearly six years. The Gunners face the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, amid injury concerns for both sides. New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior sees the match as a chance to build momentum in his first home game.