"It's still early days. In 1998, we were 12 points behind in March and came back to win the league. Five points now is nothing. There are still 33 games to go, anything can happen over the season."
"Liverpool haven't been great yet but they've still won every game. They're the ones to beat this year, but Arsenal have the squad and the quality to challenge. If they beat Liverpool at the Emirates later in the season, that could be a big turning point. As much as you want to win every single match, there's still a long way to go. Don't panic now - Arsenal are still good enough to win this title."
"There have been some choice words said by myself in the dressing room to the players because their goal should never have happened. The sending-off from them made it really difficult because they ended up with all 10 players behind the ball."
Mikel Arteta can lead Arsenal to an EFL Cup trophy as the campaign opens at Port Vale. Arteta has claimed only the 2020 FA Cup in nearly six years despite significant progress. Arsenal remain five points behind Liverpool after a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, increasing pressure. Ray Parlour urged calm, citing a 1998 comeback from 12 points behind and saying five points is nothing with 33 games remaining. Parlour highlighted Liverpool's early wins but affirmed Arsenal's squad quality and potential to challenge. Port Vale arrive after two wins, and manager Darren Moore criticised his side's late 95th-minute escape and a disappointing concession.
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