'WORDS MEAN NOTHING' Mikel Arteta Sends Defiant Title Race Message | Arsenal v Man United

Mikel Arteta has insisted his Arsenal side need to prove their title credentials on the pitch ahead of their clash against Manchester United.

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00:00 - Intro.

00:29 - When you signed as a player how did you feel?: I was lucky enough to get that phone call a few days before the 8-2 loss (in 2011). Sometimes you can’t help the circumstances.

00:52 - It wasn’t just that result that got you to the club?: I don’t think it was but that was another layer!

01:21 - Sunday feels significant. Are you proud of your team for doing this?: Absolutely, I feel the excitement around the place. The boys understand what this means to the fans and the special atmosphere there will be.

01:51 - Have you ever spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson?: A few conversations, not a formal one. Just more listening and talking with other people. What captured me was his honesty and how brutal he was.

02:30 - Is there a message for Emile after Trossard signing?: He needs to be fit and available. A player of his quality. He will play many minutes.

03:03 - Was the physical side of the game something you wanted to bring back to Arsenal?: When you play on the big stages you have to compete for 11 months. So we try and build a team that has everything.

03:48 - Is your team street-wise enough to keep up the title race?: We haven’t done it in many years. Words mean nothing we have to do it on the pitch.

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[jordandavis]

Arteta wants to make Arsenal the biggest club in England not just in London. He won't say it but he wants to win numerous league titles and add UCLs to the equation.

[Dubo]

I just commented on the pep video before seeing this but it’s so great to be able to hear the journo question and not just arteta. Keep this going 👍

[manuelisoboye]

We proud of Arteteta, in you we trust..

[tomgolab]

Keep going Mikel, keep winning! We're proud of you!

[mickythegooner]

Jimmy Cliff....you can get it if you really want...