The Spaniard’s side have slipped to fourth after a poor run of form (Picture: Getty)Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given a bullish defence of his side’s performances and believes they are the best team in the Premier League at all but one thing. Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have just eight league goals between them and the side have underperformed their Expected Goals as a whole, netting 37 times from 40.56 xG. ‘You look at all the data and it is Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal at the top,’ said the Spanish coach ahead of hosting Palace. Arsenal spent a week in Dubai on a warm-weather camp (Picture: Getty)‘The reality is we haven’t won enough matches. ‘We want to cut that (lead) as quick as possible and every time you lose, the next most important thing is to win.

Source: Metro January 19, 2024 23:29 UTC