Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions, say they are ready to embrace being “hunted” by other teams as the new season begins. Manager Mikel Arteta frames it as an expected response to success, arguing that Arsenal can handle the pressure of being the side everyone targets.
Multiple outlets report Arteta’s comments ahead of the league opener, including that Arsenal’s campaign starts with the champions facing Coventry. The coverage focuses on Arsenal’s mindset and preparation, with outlets largely aligned in describing Arteta’s message about acceptance of heightened attention from rivals rather than a dispute over tactics or personnel.
Across the reports, the shared emphasis is on how Arsenal approach the early fixtures and the broader challenge of defending the title. While one account is truncated and another provides the match detail at kickoff, all present the same core idea: Arsenal expect opponents to raise their game and respond by staying composed as the season gets underway.
