Mikel Arteta feels that Tottenham has been given an unfair advantage in the North London derby.
For: Express writing
March 04, 2021 · 00:45 hs-
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The technician of the Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, took advantage of the unfair advantage of Tottenham heading into the North London derby next weekend. Both clubs are in action in the Europa League three days before their clash at the Emirates Stadium on March 14.
Arsenal Y Tottenham they were tied in their first leg matches, but that would mean they would both play at home the same night a week later.
UEFA insisted that the clash was a safety issue, even though there were no fans present, and has changed the games of the Tottenham.
The team of Jose Mourinho They host Dinamo Zagreb next Thursday, while Arsenal will make the long journey to Athens to face Olympiacos.
However, Arteta is not happy that his team is the one that has to tour Europe.
“Unfortunately, it’s not going to change,” Arteta said. “We can raise our voices and we should do so because we want two teams to play on equal terms.
“But the decision is already made and that’s it. I don’t want to use a little excuse for that game saying ‘oh, they have an advantage.’
“So no, I’ll probably use it to my advantage. And that’s it.”
In the meantime, Arteta It has been linked to taking over the coaching position at the Camp Nou.
The Barcelona he’s scheduled to elect a new president on March 7 and the incoming boss may want his own man at the helm of the team.
Arteta went through the infamous Catalonia youth team before carving out a career in the Premier League.
The Barcelona is interested in Spanish because he learned his trade as a coach as an assistant Pep Guardiola.
“There will always be speculation when there are elections in Barcelona,” Arteta said.
“It’s a huge team. Obviously, I was raised there as a player and there will always be ties.
“But I’m completely focused on the work that I have to do here, that we have a lot to do, and I’m really enjoying it.
“Today and tomorrow I am the manager of Arsenal Football Club and I am enjoying it very much and I want to do much better than what we have done.”
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