Mikel Arteta fires back at Arsenal critics with Man City vow - 'We are there to win'

Mikel Arteta fires back at Arsenal critics with Man City vow - 'We are there to win'Arsenal have been criticised for their approach in previous clashes with Manchester City but know victory this weekend would all but clinch a first domestic title in over 20 yearsCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer22:30, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMikel Arteta insists Arsenal want to beat Manchester City this weekend(Image: YouTube)Mikel Arteta has promised Arsenal will go all-out for victory in their title showdown with Manchester City.‌The Spaniard has insisted Arsenal will not even think about parking the bus at the Etihad, even though a draw would leave the title race firmly in their hands. Arteta said: “We want to win the game. We are there to win the game. We haven’t talked about that [a draw]. We need to win the game.‌“And we are preparing to win the game. There will be no difference to any stadium we have been to in the last five years. There’s no change there.”‌Two years ago, the Gunners played out a goalless draw at the Etihad when they were both going for the title and City midfielder Rodri later claimed that was the moment they knew they would be crowned champions because of Arsenal’s “mentality.”READ MORE: Arsenal issue Bukayo Saka injury update as four key stars wait on Man City green lightREAD MORE: Erling Haaland gives honest verdict on ‘massive’ Man City vs Arsenal title deciderBut Arteta insisted they did not set out to shut up shop and it could have been a good point if they had won their remaining games.This time, he has made it clear that he is going for the jugular and the chance to regain a nine point lead at the top of the table. Arteta added: “You don’t know. You have to make it a good point by winning the next game. Or we should have made it better in the City game when we had the opportunity to do it.‌View 2 ImagesThe Gunners and Manchester City will do battle again on Sunday(Image: Rachel Le Poidevin/PPAUK/Shutterstock)“We're not goin...