Mikel Arteta admits it will be a challenge to integrate his style of play into this Arsenal side.
As if the chips were not down enough but this bunch of Gunners players need to be convinced about how to operate.
“First I think I need the players and if I convince the players after we can convince the fans,” Arteta said. “But, yes, I think it [a strong connection with the fans] is a very important part of the job.”
When asked about his impressions of the Bournemouth game, the Spaniard added, “If we generate more of this [football] they will be more comfortable in the game, we will dominate it better and be closer to winning football games.”
“I think energy is everything in life, in football and sport,” Arteta went on. “If we are able to generate this it will give us a lift.
“I was really pleased with how the fans treated the players and I was happy that the players went to see the fans after the game as well because we need that connection. Slowly, we need to build that back to what it was because it is going to be very powerful for us to use that.”
“We play for them. They expect a lot from us and we have to give them enjoyment. We have to make their lives better. When we win they will live better because they will be happier so it is our responsibility. We have to do everything we can to achieve that.”
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