Arsenal will face Chelsea Arteta and said he needs to better implement tactical concepts

The 29th round of the 2024/25 Premier League will stage another focus game, and the "Gunners" Arsenal will face the "Blue Lions" Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta said that he would better implement the team's tactical concepts, while also trying to limit opponents from playing to their strengths.

In the last round of the Premier League, Arsenal tied Manchester United 1-1 at Old Trafford with Rice's goal. Arsenal is currently ranked second in the standings with 55 points, 15 points behind the leader Liverpool, who played one round earlier, so they need more wins to compete with Liverpool in the fight for the championship.

In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 earlier, Arsenal eliminated PSV Eindhoven with a total score of 9-3 after goals from Zinchenko and Rice, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals and successfully preparing for the match against Chelsea.

As for the record of head-to-head matches, Arsenal have won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 matches against Chelsea, giving them some psychological advantages.

Arsenal manager Arteta said, “I think this will be a completely different game. Their growth as a team is impressive, both the work of the coaching team and the talent in the team lineup. They have shown a very high level. So this will be a difficult game, but for us, it is also a great opportunity to win.”

Proud of Lewis Skelly being called up to the England first team

“Both of our teams want to dominate the game and be aggressive in high-pressure pressing and ball possession. There are many players with individual abilities on the field, so the key is how to implement our tactical ideas and guide the game in the direction we want. At the same time, we must try our best to limit the opponent's advantages, which will be an important factor in determining the course of the game.”

On the other hand, the 18-year-old Arsenal defender Lewis Skelly was selected for the England first team for the first time earlier. Arteta said, "I am proud of him. This is an important moment for him and for the club. It is a great achievement for our youth players to be selected for the England national team. We are all very happy."

"Tuchel is a top coach. I know some of his staff and the England system. I have no doubt that they will arrange the most appropriate development path for Lewis Skelly."

Arteta continued, "We are all very pleased because this is a story that can give hope to many young players. It is also something that can inspire others. I don't think it's luck that comes, but he has worked hard to get every opportunity and achieve his goals step by step."