Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence
Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the Premier League's opening night.
Arsenal, once the underdogs, now possess the confidence of last year's champions. The team has adopted a swagger, displaying it at Emirates Stadium with new "Champions" signage and fans serenading them with "Champions of England." Captain Martin Odegaard attributes this confidence to their silverware win, stating the team's mindset is to attack, not defend.
Odegaard and the players emphasize their desire to repeat their success, with Arteta becoming just the fifth manager to reach 150 Premier League victories in fewer than 250 games. The atmosphere inside the stadium has transformed, with Arteta striving to create a fortress for away teams to fear. This win against Coventry, who were newly promoted last season, could be a sign of things to come.
Arteta highlighted the importance of the team's reaction under pressure, acknowledging that a single game can significantly influence their season.
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