Sun Sep 21 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Arteta Confident in Arsenal’s Potential, Still Sees Man City as Title Contenders
**London, England** – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his belief in the club’s potential for a successful season, while simultaneously acknowledging Manchester City as a serious threat in the Premier League title race. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated clash at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta dismissed any notions of City being out of contention despite their current nine-point deficit behind league leaders Liverpool.
“Without a doubt,” Arteta stated when asked if City could still challenge for the title, citing Pep Guardiola’s demanding nature, the club’s strong mentality, and the quality of their squad. He praised Guardiola’s “unprecedented” impact on the league and his ability to maintain high standards for a decade.
Arteta is aiming to guide Arsenal to consecutive victories against City for the first time in a decade. He emphasized the importance of winning such matches in building the belief that his team can win against any opponent.
“That’s the feeling I have now with the team and the players individually that we go to Sunday and we are there to win the game,” Arteta said. “The consistency, competing against one of the best teams in the world, and a good test for us to see our level.”
Arsenal, currently on a five-game unbeaten run, are looking to end a 22-year wait for a league title. A victory against City would serve as a significant statement of their intent to compete with Liverpool for the top spot this season.
In other news, Arsenal have appointed Huss Fahmy as new general counsel following the departure of Tim Lewis. The Gunners also recently secured two important wins after the international break, adding to the positive atmosphere surrounding the club as they prepare for Sunday’s crucial match.
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