Jurrien Timber said Arsenal are determined to “win everything” and has challenged his team-mates to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against Newcastle by beating Manchester United in the FA Cup.
The Gunners’ bid to win this season’s Carabao Cup suffered a major dent after they fell to a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle in the opening leg of their semi-final.
The defeat came after Arsenal could manage only a 1-1 draw at Brighton to leave their Premier League title ambitions in danger with Liverpool six points clear having played a game less.
? “You have to take it, and it’s frustrating, but that’s football.”
Let’s turn that frustration into inspiration for Sunday, Gunners ? pic.twitter.com/zH40qUiRyS
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 8, 2025
They will next be back in action on Sunday when hosting United as they look to secure their spot in the fourth round of a competition they last won in 2020 – a triumph which remains Mikel Arteta’s sole major trophy of his five-year tenure.
Asked if the third-round clash will carry greater importance in the wake of their reverse to Newcastle, Timber said: “It was already a big game because United always is.
“We want to win and give the fans something to celebrate so we are going to give our all on Sunday. I am really looking forward to that game and to bounce back. It is another cup game so we have to win.
Arsenal secured a 2-0 league victory over United last month but Ruben Amorim’s side will arrive in north London brimming with confidence after their 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.
But Timber added: “We played them already a month ago so we know what we are getting. They have a good squad with a lot of good players. It is not going to be easy but we will be ready.”
