SoccerOct 9
Arteta Stands by Record from Manchester City Spell
Arsenal manager addresses findings against former club while focusing on league title chase
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Clear Conscience on Past Role
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his conscience remains clear regarding his three years as an assistant at Manchester City. He joined the club in 2019 after serving under Pep Guardiola. An independent commission found City breached more than 100 financial rules covering the period from 2009 to 2018. Arteta noted the process remains unfinished after the club launched an appeal and stressed that the matter must be allowed to conclude before further comment.
Support for League Standards
Arteta affirmed that the Premier League continues to rank as the best competition globally. He avoided speculation on whether the verdict has affected the division overall, repeating that any assessment should wait until the appeal concludes. The manager also declined to discuss recent contact with former colleagues or whether his time at the Etihad has been affected.
Focus on Title Defense
Arsenal view City as their main challengers in the bid to retain the league title after the visitors won their opening five matches. Arteta said the team can only control its own actions and does not seek any external advantage from the ongoing case. He added that the squad must carry the lessons from its recent 3-0 loss when it hosts Leeds at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
New Contract and Recovery
Arteta signed a four-year extension that keeps him at Arsenal until 2030.
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