Clarence Seedorf names key change Mikel Arteta needs to make to guarantee Arsenal trophies

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As Mikel Arteta continues his quest to win another major trophy at Arsenal, Champions League legend Clarence Seedorf outlined what he believes the Gunners need to do

Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist

18:52, 21 Oct 2025Updated 18:58, 21 Oct 2025

Real Madrid legend Clarence Seedorf believes Mikel Arteta has a tendency to over analyse which may be holding Arsenal back.

Speaking before their Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, Seedorf said: "We want them to win now right. We want them to get to that point where they can win. I think they are analysing things too much, and there are always these things around."

Ex-Arsenal defender Gael Clichy was left surprised by the comment and immediately challenged the Dutchman. Clichy said: "Isn't that football today? They analyse a lot of things."

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Seedorf replied: "I'm not saying us. We can. They are analysing too much. Every year there is too much of this chat around Arsenal. For the team, the challenge for them and Arteta is to keep that noise out of the changing room."

When questioned how exactly Arteta can keep his dressing room watertight to any external noise, Seedorf, who is the only player to win the Champions League with three different clubs, said: "Exactly this. They need to talk about it and mention it.

"There is too much talk about the past, the pressure and this and that. They need to believe they can win and that's the only thing that matters."

Arsenal are performing strongly domestically and in Europe. They are top of the Premier League with a three point gap over second placed Manchester City and also beat Athletic Club and Olympiacos in their first two Champions League matches.

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