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'That criticism is sometimes fair, sometimes not': Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal must retain their defensive steel to compete against top sides after win against Manchester City

Daily Mail | July 21, 2020

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Mikel Arteta believes shedding Arsenal's soft-centred reputation must be one of the 'basic' tenets of his rebuild in north London.

The Gunners have long been accused of lacking the defensive steel to compete with the very best.

But in Saturday's FA Cup win over Manchester City, Arteta's side showed defiance and solidity to reach the Wembley final.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must shed their soft-centred reputation to succeed in the top-flight

'It's one of the basics that we have to be one of the best at doing it,' Arteta said ahead of their trip to Aston Villa.

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