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The Brazilian singled out two players as key for Arsenal's title aspirations.
Former Arsenal defender David Luiz has urged his old club not to lose hope in their pursuit of the Premier League title, despite falling behind leaders Liverpool.
The Gunners may be six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, but former defender David Luiz has urged Mikel Arteta and his squad not to lose hope in their pursuit of the title.
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Arsenal's Premier League title hopes have taken a hit, with Liverpool sitting comfortably ahead and Manchester City continuing to show their dominance under Pep Guardiola.
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However, Luiz is adamant that the Gunners must stay focused and keep fighting for the top spot.
“Arsenal haven’t won the league already because there are other amazing clubs such as City,” Luiz told The Sun.
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He continued, “Guardiola has turned City into a machine, but also Liverpool, now with the new coach, are amazing. Arsenal have to keep fighting. Maybe one day Chelsea and Arsenal are gonna win the Premier League again. The mentality has to continue this way, with ambition. That’s how you achieve something special.”
Arsenal’s title bid has been further challenged by injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, which has dampened the team’s attacking options.
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However, Arteta is actively seeking reinforcements in the January transfer window to bolster the squad.
Despite these setbacks, Luiz remains confident in Arsenal’s potential, stressing that they are still competitive in all competitions. The Gunners have already secured a place in the Champions League knockout stages with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Girona.
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Arsenal also face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, where they will aim to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit.
Luiz list 2 world-class players who can help Arteta win EPL title
Luiz singled out Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Magalhães as key players for Arsenal's title aspirations.
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The Brazilian praised Odegaard's development into a "world-class" player, acknowledging his leadership on and off the pitch.
“Martin has grown a lot and is now a world-class player. He’s an amazing person and has turned into a great leader,” Luiz said.
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Gabriel Magalhes'ss immense potential and power in defence were highlighted by Luize, who further emphasised the positive impact Arteta has had on his development.
“Gabriel has the power of a monster, he can score in every single match! He’s a powerful guy. I hope he continues this way with the help of Arteta, who gets the best out of him every day," he concluded.
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As the Gunners remain competitive on multiple fronts, Luiz believes the mentality and drive are key to achieving something truly special this year.
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