Mikel Arteta has urged supporters to remain loyal during difficult moments, insisting that backing the team through setbacks is just as important as celebrating victories, Softfootball reports.
In a press conference clip shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, the Arsenal F.C. boss emphasized that to love him when he is winning is very easy, calling for unconditional support amid the club’s recent slump.
Mikel Arteta: “I was a player. Love me when I draw or when I lose. To love you when I win is very, very easy”. “You have to love the players and be next to them when they need it the most”. @BeanymanSports
The comments come days after Arsenal’s dramatic 2–2 draw against bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., a result that handed momentum back to their title rivals in the Premier League race. Once holding a nine-point advantage, the Gunners have seen their cushion evaporate following costly draws against lower-table opposition.
With patterns from past Premier League champions highlighting the need for ruthlessness and squad depth, Arsenal now risk finishing second for a fourth consecutive season unless swift improvements are made in the decisive weeks ahead.
Fan frustration has grown, with many demanding tactical adjustments as concerns mount over recurring late game collapses and an inconsistent attacking structure.
