"I'm dissatisfied and angry. I am determined to give my life to win Arsenal."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has once again delivered his heartfelt message to the fans for ending the season with 'no involvement'.
Arteta's Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the final home game of the season at the Emirates Stadium in London at 0:30 a.m. on the 19th (Korea time) thanks to Declan Rice's winning goal in the 10th minute of the second half. As a result of this, Arsenal (71 points), who are second in the league, simultaneously defeated Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa, who are third to fifth with 66 points, to qualify for the European Champions League next season. However, his dream of becoming a trophy for the first time in five years since winning the FA Cup in 2020 did not come true this season either. He lost the league title to Liverpool under manager Arne Slot, suffered in the semifinals in the European Champions League and Carabao Cup, and was eliminated in the third round in the FA Cup. The Champions League ticket is fortunate, but it is a disappointing result for Arsenal fans who are desperate for a trophy to be satisfied.
Standing in front of the home fans after the last home game of the season, Arteta gave an intense and moving speech to the fans.
Arteta said he was `ready to give his life' to bring the trophy to Arsenal. Coach Arteta, who won the FA Cup in 2020 after taking the helm in December 2019, expressed regret at a press conference, saying, `Liverpool has a trophy, but we don't have a trophy.' When Arteta walked out to the ground to give his final speech of the season to fans, some fans left the stadium and complained.
Arteta said to his fans, "We had a dream. Right here, I had a dream to bring you a big trophy a week later, but I couldn't because of various situations." "We need to make sure that the pursuit of our dreams is not blurred and that we should follow them positively and more passionately for next season"He emphasized the unceasing challenges and struggles.
"We have to make our own history in this stadium. The history has already begun this season. There is more to come, and it will never be easy. But our players have talent." "I have to rest well and finish the game against Southampton well and then go on vacation..." he added.
On the 26th, the final day of the season, Arsenal will go on an away trip to Southampton, which has already confirmed relegation. If they don't lose this game, they will finish second in the league for three consecutive seasons. In response, he said "We are dissatisfied and angry. But I think we're on the right track. All I can promise you is that I will do my best, that I will give my life to win the championship, that I will squeeze every last drop of sweat from everyone here and do my best. "
Asked if he thought the fans still supported him, Arteta said, `I think so, but the fans want more and there are expectations. We must have faith that we can do it together."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
