Mikel Arteta’s Guard of Honor Surprise…
Picture this: Arsenal players lined up like knights before a medieval joust, trumpets blazing, ready to form a guard of honor for the reigning kings of kickball — Liverpool! Mikel Arteta, the master tactician and purveyor of football’s finest attire, confirmed that the red carpet will indeed be rolled out at Anfield this weekend as the Gunners salute the champions. Just like a pie without gravy, tradition dictates it after the Reds gracefully dodged competition to claim the Premier League crown with more style than a peacock in a tuxedo.
Last week, Chelsea offered the guard of honor with a side of ear-splitting boos, much like a rock concert in a library, but fear not, Arteta insists that the Liverpool dominance deserves applause and perhaps even a slow clap! Arsenal has previous guard duties under their belt, having saluted the Reds at the end of the 2019-20 season when Jurgen Klopp’s squad zoomed off with the title faster than a cheetah on roller skates.
Meanwhile, the Gunners need at least one victory to book their Champions League ticket — a task akin to finding a needle in a haystack full of Manchester City’s relentless trophies. Arteta cheekily mentioned in jest his clairvoyant past, claiming Arsenal’s imaginary titles from seasons gone by. Alas, Liverpool’s points stockpiling means Arsenal’s trophy cabinet remains as full as a popcorn bucket at the end of a movie night… empty. But hey, they’ve still got their eyes on the European prize, and the fiery competition promises to deliver more drama than a soap opera marathon!
