Arsenal want to be the kings of everything, says boss Arteta

Arsenal have been labelled the "corner kings" thanks to their set-piece dominance, and manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that their goal is to extend that success to all the aspects of the game.

The north London outfit have scored 22 goals from corners, the most in Europe's top five leagues from the start of the 2023-24 season.

They continued their exploits on Wednesday when defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba scored from corners to give them a 2-0 victory over 13th-placed Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

"Well we want to be the kings of everything, on set pieces, the best in the world, on high press the best in the world, attacking in open spaces, the best in the world," Arteta told reporters on the eve of Sunday's Premier League clash at Fulham.

"Best atmosphere and stadium, the best at everything. Before it was we didn't score enough, we didn't challenge, we didn't win big games for 20 years. We want to be the best at everything.

"The best academy, the best individual development for players. We want to be the best of the best. Recruit the best players, the best coaches, that's the aim."

Arteta remained tight-lipped about the availability of defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. The pair had missed the United game through injury.

"It's match day minus two, so we have to modify a few players, we have another training session tomorrow so we will see how everybody is for Sunday," the Spaniard said.

"Tomorrow is the next session, it's too difficult to say something (on Gabriel). (Calafiori) the same, it's difficult to say."

Arteta said Arsenal are bracing themselves for a big challenge against Fulham, who are sixth in the league table with 22 points from 14 matches.

Arsenal are third with 28