Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down comments by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola describing the Gunners as the best team in the world, insisting his side still has a lot to prove.
Guardiola made the remark during a pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Wolves, where he praised Arsenal’s quality and consistency.
However, Arteta was quick to dismiss the suggestion when asked about it at his own press conference ahead of Arsenal’s league showdown with Manchester United on Sunday. The Spanish coach stressed that winning major trophies is the true benchmark for such recognition.
“I don’t know,” Arteta said in response to Guardiola’s claim. “I think we’re a team that wants to constantly get better. We’re doing a lot of things right, but we’re far from perfect.
“To be considered the best team in the world, you have to win a lot of things, and we haven’t done that.”
Arteta’s comments underline his focus on continued improvement as Arsenal push to translate their strong performances into silverware.
