Arsenal: Mikel Arteta says side ‘exactly where we want to be’ despite criticism after Wolves draw

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal We are ‘exactly where we want to be’ in every competition despite criticism after disappointing Premier League draw with bottom club Wolves.

The league leaders conceded a stoppage-time equalizer at Molineux Stadium on Wednesday to open the door to rivals Manchester City in the title race.

The Gunners remain in control of their own destiny as they bid for a first title since 2004, five points ahead of Pep Guardiola’s side.

If Arsenal win all their matches between now and the end of the season, they will be crowned champions – but the same can be said for City, who host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in April.

Arteta’s side have finished second in the league for three successive seasons and the result in midweek led to some suggestions they are ‘packaging’ their current bid for the title.

With Arsenal currently top of the league, in the Carabao Cup final, in the FA Cup fifth round, and ahead with a 100% record in the Champions League, Arteta was asked if those outside the club needed some perspective.

Arteta said: “No, because I think everyone has their own opinion, and their perspective is correct.”

He added, “We have very clear instructions for ourselves. We have to live in the present. What we did in the past is great, but we have to live in the present, and the present is beautiful.”

“We are exactly where we want to be in every competition, but there is still a lot to play for and we need to earn it as we have done in the last seven or eight months.”