Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Martin Zubimendi joined Arsenal this summer for £60million(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Martin Zubimendi has already identified the biggest change since swapping Arsenal for Real Sociedad.

This season, failing to win is just not an option.

New £60million signing Zubimendi, who finished 11th in La Liga last term with Sociedad, said ahead of his Premier League debut against Manchester United : “The main change will be in mentality; dropping points is not allowed here.



The change hasn't been easy, but I'm here now and eager to get started."

Zubimendi snubbed the chance to join Liverpool last summer in favour of staying with boyhood club Sociedad However, when Arsenal came calling, he did not need convincing to sign on the dotted line at the Emirates.

He continued: "Last year, I also had doubts.

I felt I could still contribute a lot to Real Sociedad and that I still had steps to take.

READ MORE:Mikel Arteta responds to Tony Adams' dig at Martin Odegaard and confirms Arsenal captainREAD MORE:Mikel Arteta leaves fans baffled with 'three year' Arsenal Premier League boast

"But this summer, I felt like my time had come.Once the signing was close, we talked, but he didn't need to convince me as I already knew what I wanted by seeing how the team played."

Article continues below

If Arsenal are to finally end their 20-year wait for Premier League title glory they will not only have to oust champions Liverpool but also Manchester City and Chelsea.

Zubimendi is seeking to take inspiration from Spain team-mate and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri as he bids to conquer English football.

Martin Zubimendi is fit to face Man Utd(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

He said of his compatriot, who has won four top-flight titles since swapping Atletico Madrid for City in the summer of 2019: “I admire him a lot, although I think we are totally different players.

I hope to be able to have the success that Rodri has had in the Premier League."

Arteta confirmed on Friday that Zubimendi will be fit to the trip to Old Trafford after some speculation he was nursing a fitness issue.

The Spaniard said of his compatriot: “[On Zubi], he had a great integration.

Learn more

£43

£35

Sky

Get the deal here

Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.

Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.


For more news relating to Manchester City, visit our sister site City Latest Live.