Arteta demands ‘desire and ambition’ for title defence and says Lewis-Skelly will stay

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has emphasized the need for 'desire and ambition' as the team prepares to defend their Premier League title. He also confirmed that young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain with the club despite transfer rumors.
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Mikel Arteta with Myles Lewis-Skelly at Sunday’s Community Shield game, in which the teenager was superb in the 3-0 win over Manchester City. Mikel Arteta with Myles Lewis-Skelly at Sunday’s Community Shield game, in which the teenager was superb in the 3-0 win over Manchester City. Arsenal Arteta demands ‘desire and ambition’ for title defence and says Lewis-Skelly will stay ‘We start from scratch,’ says Arsenal manager
Champions begin defence against Coventry on Friday
Prefer the Guardian on Google Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal to prove they have the desire to defend their Premier League title on the eve of the new season. He also reiterated that Myles Lewis-Skelly will not be leaving in this transfer window.
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