{
  "id": 2162831,
  "title": "Arteta enjoying being the ‘hunted’ and urges Arsenal players to show desire to retain Premier League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/arteta-enjoying-being-the-hunted-and-urges-arsenal-players-to-show",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:27:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/20/arteta-enjoying-being-the-hunted-and-urges-arsenal-players-to-show-desire-to-retain-premier-league"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nArteta 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.\n\nArteta 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Mikel Arteta enjoys being Arsenal's top-ranked team and favorite for Premier League title",
    "Arteta urges players to show desire to retain championship",
    "19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly to stay with Arsenal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}