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Bernardo Silva is not surprised that Arsenal has decided to âman upâ
TL;DR
Bernardo Silva believes Arsenal's decision to 'man up' reflects their potential to become Premier League champions this season. He attributes their success to the team's continuity and Mikel Arteta's improvements since 2019.
Key points
- Bernardo Silva comments on Arsenal's potential to win the Premier League
- Arsenal has shown consistency in challenging for titles since the 2022-2023 season
- Mikel Arteta has been improving the team since taking charge in 2019
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Bernardo Silva is not surprised that Arsenal has decided to âman upâ
Bernardo Silva is not surprised that Arsenal could become Premier League champions this season, as he has credited the longevity and continuity within the squad for helping them reach this level.
Mikel Arteta has been in charge since 2019, and the Spanish manager has significantly improved the team compared to the side he inherited when he first took over at the club.
Since the 2022- 2023 season, Arsenal have consistently challenged for the Premier League title and other major honours, and they appear to improve year on year, which is why they have been tipped to compete strongly for both the EPL and Champions League this season.
The squad at the Emirates has also benefited from maintaining a core group of players over the past five years, which has helped build stability, understanding, and consistency across the team.
Bernardo Silva on Arsenalâs progress
Silva believes that Arsenalâs long-term togetherness has been a key factor in their rise and that it is natural for a team with such continuity to eventually begin challenging for major trophies.
He told The Athletic:
âYeah, theyâve been growing, and well, itâs a team that has been together for, what, five years now, so itâs only natural that they would man up a little bit and start challenging for titles, so, yeah, letâs see what happens.â
Q&A
Why does Bernardo Silva think Arsenal can win the Premier League?
Bernardo Silva credits Arsenal's squad continuity and Mikel Arteta's improvements since 2019 as key factors in their potential to win the Premier League.
How has Mikel Arteta improved Arsenal since 2019?
Mikel Arteta has significantly enhanced the team's performance, leading them to consistently challenge for the Premier League title and other major honors.
What are Arsenal's prospects for the Champions League this season?
Arsenal is expected to compete strongly for both the Premier League and the Champions League this season, building on their recent performances.
