{"id":981,"date":"2026-03-31T20:57:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=981"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:57:36","slug":"arsenal-star-cristhian-mosquera-shares-true-feelings-on-premier-league-title-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=981","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal star Cristhian Mosquera shares true feelings on Premier League title race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1e9d73\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Cristhian Mosquera has dazzled in his debut season at Arsenal following his summer transfer from boyhood club Valencia<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33250834\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cristhian Mosquera\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33250834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Arsenal-v-Crystal-Palace-Carabao-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33250834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Arsenal-v-Crystal-Palace-Carabao-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33250834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Arsenal-v-Crystal-Palace-Carabao-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33250834.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Arsenal-v-Crystal-Palace-Carabao-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Cristhian Mosquera is targeting silverware with Arsenal this season\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Cristhian Mosquera is targeting silverware with Arsenal this season<cite aria-label=\"Image: David Price\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: David Price\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Cristhian Mosquera is optimistic Arsenal can go the distance in both the Premier League and Champions League this season despite the club&#8217;s recent Carabao Cup final defeat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Spanish central defender has been a big hit at the Emirates Stadium since joining the Gunners from Valencia last August.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He could have a key role to play in the coming weeks and months as William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have both been nursing ankle and knee issues respectively.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But he feels Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side are &#8220;ready&#8221; to make the next step and win trophies, explaining: &#8220;In recent years, Arsenal hasn&#8217;t quite achieved what it set out to do, but I think we&#8217;re ready this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! <a aria-label=\"Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook pageLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AFCFootball.London#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;We know we have the chance to win titles. We&#8217;re going to do everything we can to bring joy to the fans. In the Champions League, I think we&#8217;re doing pretty well this year, we&#8217;re in the quarter-finals now, and hopefully we can go further and win it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In many respects, Mosquera has two perfect role models to learn from at Arsenal in Saliba and Gabriel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Both are ranked among the best centre-backs in world football and Mosquera has paid tribute to his fellow defenders for the help they have given him throughout his debut season at Arsenal.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-33594804\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33594804\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.49\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cristhian Mosquera\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33594804.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Arsenal-v-Everton-Premier-League-Emirates-Stadium.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33594804.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Arsenal-v-Everton-Premier-League-Emirates-Stadium.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33594804.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Arsenal-v-Everton-Premier-League-Emirates-Stadium.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33594804.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Arsenal-v-Everton-Premier-League-Emirates-Stadium.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Cristhian Mosquera has enjoyed an impressive debut season for Arsenal\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Cristhian Mosquera has enjoyed an impressive debut season for Arsenal<cite aria-label=\"Image: Andrew Matthews\/PA Wire.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Andrew Matthews\/PA Wire.)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He continued: &#8220;From day one, the two of them have been by my side, giving me advice and always trying to look after me, like parents, like older siblings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I&#8217;m very grateful to them. They are two of the best centre-backs in the world, and it&#8217;s a pleasure and a privilege to train with them and watch them play every weekend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mosquera made his senior Spain debut on Friday in the 3-0 friendly win over Serbia. Colombia have been courting his services but he&#8217;s now hopeful of earning a World Cup spot with La Roja.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He concluded: &#8220;What I&#8217;m going through is crazy, so I&#8217;ve got to make the most of it. Only God knows if I&#8217;ll get the chance to make that list, but I think every player that represents his country dreams of going to the World Cup.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32887284\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 615px, (max-width: 810px) 810px, 1168px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article32887212.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_SEEING-RED-ART-1.jpg\" srcset=\"&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article32887212.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n615\/0_SEEING-RED-ART-1.jpg 615w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article32887212.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n810\/0_SEEING-RED-ART-1.jpg 810w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article32887212.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_SEEING-RED-ART-1.jpg 1168w&#10;    \"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_7edf0a\">Welcome to &#8216;Seeing Red&#8217; &#8211; our new Arsenal podcast<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We&#8217;ve launched a new Arsenal podcast &#8216;Seeing Red&#8217; with chief football writer John Cross and Arsenal reporter Tom Canton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Each week, they will dive deep into the biggest topics as they follow Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side every step of the way &#8211; and will also discuss nostalgic flashbacks before each fixture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s a great time to be an Arsenal fan, with the Gunners flying high under Arteta as they look to win silverware this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The North Londoners are going strong in the Premier League and Champions League &#8211; and they&#8217;re also in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We&#8217;ll provide insight and reaction &#8211; and have fun along the way &#8211; as Arsenal target the biggest trophies this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No stone will be left unturned. 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