Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Liverpool, Mikel Arteta spoke to the media about his team’s preparations and the challenges they will face. Here is every word from the press conference:

On the squad’s mentality after a tough few weeks…
“We’re not in a bad place. We’ve had some tough results, but we have a good group of players who are committed to this project. We need to get back to winning ways and make sure we’re consistent.
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On the importance of tomorrow’s match…
“This is a massive game for us. Liverpool is one of the teams you want to play against when you’re looking to bounce back from a few setbacks. They’re an incredible team with great players, but I think we can cause them some problems if we execute our plan.
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On dealing with pressure and expectation…
“You can’t let pressure get to you. You have to use it as fuel to drive you forward. We need to be more clinical in front of goal and make sure we don’t give away cheap goals. If we do that, I think we’ll be alright.
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On the importance of having a strong team spirit…
“Team spirit is everything for me. When you have a group of players who are all pulling in the same direction, it’s amazing what you can achieve. We need to make sure we’re all on the same page and that we’re all fighting for each other.
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On the potential impact of injuries on team selection…
“We’ve got some injuries, but we have a good squad depth. If someone gets injured, it’s not a disaster. We just need to make sure we’ve got the right players on the pitch who can execute our plan.
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On the importance of taking advantage of Liverpool’s weaknesses…
“Every team has its strengths and weaknesses. If you can exploit those weaknesses, you’ll have a great chance of winning. We need to be smart and find ways to hurt them.
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On his relationship with Jürgen Klopp…
“Jürgen is a top-class manager who I have a lot of respect for. We’ve had some good battles over the years, but tomorrow will be no different. It’ll be a tough game, but we’re ready for it.
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