Martin Zubimendi Rates Arsenal's Premier League Title Chances
Martin Zubimendi refuses to accept Arsenal's status as outright Premier League title favourites, instead ranking their chances at 50-50.
The Spanish midfielder has made a swift adaptation to the team since joining from Real Sociedad.
Arsenal have opened up a three-point lead at the Premier League summit, but Zubimendi remains cautious about their chances.
He notes that football is very fickle, and small details can make a big difference.
Zubimendi has scored two goals since joining Arsenal, both against Nottingham Forest, and has only suffered one defeat with the team.
He has been instrumental in the team's solid defensive record, which has been a key factor in their success.
Arsenal's rise to the top of the Premier League has been underpinned by their rock-solid defensive record and set-piece dominance.
Zubimendi notes that the team works hard on both the strengths and weaknesses of their opponents before each match.
Mikel Arteta, the manager, puts Arsenal's strength from dead balls down to a process of constant adaptation.
The team's set-piece prowess has been a key factor in their success, with many teams in the league struggling to defend against them.
Arsenal have routinely found themselves on the wrong side of a two-way title battle, finishing second in the last three Premier League campaigns.
Zubimendi is aware of the pressure to succeed, but notes that the team is motivated by the fans' eagerness to see them win.
The Spanish midfielder has had to improve his set-piece skills since joining Arsenal, and notes that it's an area the team works on every day.
He is confident that the team can continue to improve and evolve, and that their system will become better with each game.
Zubimendi's comments come after Arsenal's win against Fulham, where they denied their opponents a shot on target and scored the game's only goal from a corner.
The team's solid defensive record and set-piece dominance were on full display, and Zubimendi notes that it's no surprise to see them performing well in these areas.