Arteta enjoying being the ‘hunted’ and urges Arsenal players to show desire to retain Premier League

Mikel Arteta is relishing the position atop English soccer as Arsenal's players "start from zero" in their pursuit of a second consecutive Premier League title. Following three years of close calls, the team clinched the championship last season and is the favorite among British oddsmakers to achieve the same feat once again. The defense of the title commences on Friday against Coventry.

Arteta reflected on the team's journey over the past three seasons, noting the ups and downs of being at the top and being the underdog. He expressed his preference for being first, relishing the thrill of being "hunted" and having control over the team's destiny.

Arteta urged his players to embrace the same hunger that fueled their success last season. He emphasized that they must prove their readiness to reclaim their position at the pinnacle of English football. "We have to demonstrate that desire and ambition to be better than we were last season, a month ago, a week ago," he stated.

The journalist also touched upon the potential return of 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly to Arsenal, dispelling any doubts about the youngster's future with the club. Arteta affirmed that the young talent would be staying with Arsenal beyond the current transfer window.