
Mikel Arteta Urges Arsenal To Play With Pure Fire Ahead Of Crucial Week
Key Takeaways
- Arteta demands players play with 'pure fire' during a pivotal week.
- Poor domestic form with League Cup and FA Cup losses underscores current challenge.
- Rice's availability uncertain as injuries loom ahead of Manchester City clash.
Arteta's 'Pure Fire'
Arteta has urged his team to play with pure fire.
“Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to play with "pure fire" as they prepare for one of their biggest weeks in years”
The Gunners take a 1-0 lead into the Sporting tie.

Arteta said, No fear, pure fire.
Eze added, The boss speaks well, he is passionate.
Injury Concerns
Declan Rice was one of five players who missed training.
Arteta said we have to wait until tomorrow morning.

Rice has played a lot of games, and that is part of the issue.
Saka has been troubled by an Achilles issue.
Pressure Builds
Arsenal's trophy chances have dwindled from four to two.
“Arsenal injury latest as Mikel Arteta gives update on Rice, Saka and Timber ahead of Man City clash Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday in a huge contest at the top of the Premier League table”
Their lead at the top has been reduced to six points.
TeamFootball.fr described the atmosphere as a tense Saturday night.
Arteta acknowledged the difficulty, saying it's supposed to be like this.
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