Arsenal's Christmas No. 1! Mikel Arteta's belief and confidence in Premier League title bid
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his belief and confidence in the team's Premier League title bid, emphasizing their current position at the top of the table at Christmas. This is the third time in four years and the fifth time in the competition's history that Arsenal has led the Premier League on December 25th, yet they have yet to convert this advantage into a title win.
The Gunners reclaimed the top spot from Manchester City with a 1-0 victory at Everton, courtesy of Viktor Gyokeres' first-half penalty. Despite the win, there are concerns about Gyokeres' performance, with some questioning his physicality and ability to win duels.
Arteta praised Gyokeres' decision-making and confidence, highlighting the importance of players taking ownership on the pitch. He also acknowledged the team's need to give Gyokeres a goal, which was evident in the penalty awarded to him.
However, Everton manager David Moyes expressed disappointment over a missed penalty claim for Thierno Barry, which VAR ruled out. Moyes also criticized Arsenal for giving away a penalty kick, which he deemed a poor decision.
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