Arteta Rejects Fatigue as Excuse Ahead of Sporting Clash

Mikel Arteta insists that tiredness cannot explain Arsenal’s recent slump as the Gunners prepare to take on Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Arsenal head into Wednesday’s home match with a narrow 1-0 lead from Lisbon. They have lost three of their last four games, missing out on the League Cup, exiting the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage and suffering a home defeat to Bournemouth. Arteta now faces a selection dilemma. He must choose between fielding his strongest side to secure a semi-final place or resting key players for Sunday’s crucial Premier League showdown with Manchester City. He urged his squad to embrace the demanding schedule, show greater fight when games get tough and adapt to different challenges if they want to achieve their season goals.

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