"They are sitting on top of the league table, but they have been criticised for their defensive approach. The Gunners have failed to create too many chances, and they have looked conservative in their approach this season. However, they have been exceptional defensively, and teams have found it increasingly difficult to break them down."
"attackers can win you matches, but it is the defenders who end up winning the major trophies for their teams."
"When you look at his titles and who's speaking, you have to really put that big message in your office. He's right. We defend to attack better. That's the intention, not to concede. We have that mindset."
Arsenal lead the Premier League and perform well in the UEFA Champions League while drawing criticism for a conservative, defence-first approach. The team has created relatively few chances but remains exceptionally hard to break down. Mikel Arteta has organized a solid defensive unit that has improved consistency and contributed to positive results, supporting realistic hopes of major trophies via defensive strength. Arteta endorsed Sir Alex Ferguson's maxim that defenders win trophies, stressing the intention to defend to enable better attacking play. Arsenal invested heavily in attacking signings such as Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, who are expected to improve the final third.
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