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Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta says his aspect can keep within the race for the Premier League title in the event that they do their job – beginning in opposition to West Ham on Saturday.
Liverpool stay clear favourites, main the best way by eight factors, however they’ve now performed a sport greater than the Gunners and have dropped factors in opposition to Everton and Aston Villa.
On Sunday they play Manchester Metropolis and Arteta is aware of that the image may change shortly.
He mentioned: “We now have to do our job. It’s going to be a troublesome one tomorrow.
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“If we do that we’ll be that sport on Sunday between Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis.
“There are 13 video games to go, there’s a lot to play for. We have to be there. We’re very skilled within the Premier league and know the way troublesome each opponent is.”
Arsenal completed as runners as much as Metropolis prior to now two seasons, dropping the title by two factors in 2024 and 5 factors the yr earlier than.
Whether or not they can maintain a problem this yr might hinge on discovering a ahead choice – midfielder Mikel Merino got here off the bench to attain twice at Leicester final weekend however Arteta wouldn’t trace whether or not the Spain worldwide would characteristic in assault once more.
He mentioned: “No, I haven’t spoken to him or to different gamers. I need the gamers when they’re on that pitch taking the initiative.
“We skilled the previous few weeks with totally different gamers up entrance. He [Merino] has been one in all them, with different gamers as effectively.”
