""It's just understanding where you are," said Arteta. "Certainly, when you lose a game you have a lot of feelings. "This group of players are so competitive and they seek excellence and when you don't reach it you ask yourself questions. My role there is to bring optimism and a reality of where we are. "We are doing so many things so well and let's focus mainly on that. For sure we want to improve and be better in every area, but with that sense as well of self-confidence and conviction that we are on the right path.""
""Boss Mikel Arteta gave a speech in his news conference before the midweek match against Kairat Almaty to urge supporters to "jump on the boat" with the team as they try to "enjoy" the title run-in.""
Arsenal sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League, have won all eight Champions League group games, hold a first-leg lead in the Carabao Cup semi-final, and have reached the FA Cup fourth round. Fan nervousness surfaced after the first home loss of the season, with boos and concern about repeating three successive second-place finishes. Supporters were urged to "jump on the boat" and to "enjoy" the title run-in. The squad faces criticism for lacking a clear Premier League goalscorer after signing Viktor Gyokeres, who has five league goals this season.
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