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Arteta Fuels Arsenal for Villa Rematch After "Cruel" Loss

  • Mikel Arteta plans to use Arsenal's recent "cruel" loss to Aston Villa as motivation for their upcoming Premier League rematch.
  • The previous defeat to Villa was a significant setback in Arsenal's title bid, which Arteta hopes to rectify.
  • Aston Villa, led by former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, is on an 11-match winning streak and sits three points behind league leaders Arsenal.
  • Arsenal currently tops the Premier League by two points over Manchester City, aiming for their first title since 2004.
  • Arteta acknowledges Villa as genuine title contenders, praising their consistency and Unai Emery's work.

Why It Matters: Arteta aims to transform Arsenal's painful Villa defeat into a powerful motivator for their crucial rematch.

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