They kid themselves it will make them feel better about themselves and assist in their quest for more points.Of all the managers who’ve had to face this over the decades, I’ve only ever heard Klopp, Solskjaer and now Arteta moan about it.
None of those mentioned are that bright and none of them would state they they are part of the problems they have faced during their tenures which is all you need to know.
I don't mind being castigated for saying that Arteta is not a good fit for the top coaching job at City when Pep moves on and that both RM an MP were better managers at City than Arteta would have been had he been 15 years older.