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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to seize their chance against Burnley on Monday Night Football and move a step closer to “finalising the business” of winning major silverware.

A win over the relegated Clarets at the Emirates Stadium would put Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League, meaning they would be champions if Manchester City then failed to beat Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports on Tuesday.

The Gunners are aiming to end a 22-year wait for Premier League glory following three consecutive second-placed finishes and Arteta says they are driven on by the pain of those near-misses.

“When you see the trajectory and what we’ve built in the last few years, and especially in the last four years in terms of consistency, the amount of points and wins, we should have a few big trophies already,” the Arsenal manager told Sky Sports.

“That only happens in this league, but that drives you to be even better. So, we still have to make that step of finalising the business and that’s the opportunity we have in the next three days.”

Arteta added that it has been a collective effort, following his appointment in 2019, to get Arsenal to this point.

“There are so many people obviously that contribute daily to create and to build what in our eyes was the best path and the best way to do it,” he said.

“And then you have to earn it day by day, adapt to the circumstances, mould it, change it, and when the ownership shows the ambition that they have, when our supporters show the ambition that they have, when the team, the players, all the staff show the ambition that they have, at the end it will come.

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Highlights from the Premier League match between West Ham and Arsenal

“A lot of things have to be aligned because the level is extraordinary here in the Premier League, but we are closer now.”

The Arsenal boss, who goes into Monday’s game needing to find a solution at right-back after Ben White joined Jurrien Timber on the sidelines due to injury, uses the words “resilience, ambition and adaptability” to sum up his side’s campaign so far.


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“I think part of challenging the big trophies, especially in this country, is being very adaptable and finding a way within the circumstances to remain very competitive and resilient,” he added.

“The team has shown that for the last 10 months. There are three games to go now. The only one that matters now is Burnley and with the circumstances we have and certain injuries, how can we go out there and be the best version of ourselves?

“I try to bring my thoughts to the present and I’m living the moment and just focusing on what is really important today, to continue the journey in the right way and prepare for Burnley.”

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Listen in on the audio from VAR during the huge moment between West Ham and Arsenal on Sunday in the Premier League

Manchester City are two points behind Arsenal but moved level on goal difference with their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, something which could yet play a part in the final destination of the trophy.

“The only thing that we have to do is earn the right to be better than the opposition,” said Arteta.

“That’s going to lead to giving a big probability to win the game and then the rest might come.

“But we need to do that, and when you watched them play a few days ago against Aston Villa, you know that it’s going to be a tough game.”

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Jamie Carragher praised Martin Odegaard for the leadership and ‘world-class ability’ he showed for Arsenal’s winning goal against West Ham

Arteta was praised for the second-half changes which allowed Arsenal to beat West Ham after his first-half decision to move Declan Rice to right-back for the injured White backfired, and says he will continue to follow his instincts on selection calls.

“You have to put everything on the table first to make that decision,” he added. There are a lot of pieces.

“Then, the decision that you make is for a period of time in the game, because maybe you’re going to have to make a sub at 60 minutes that is already planned because a player cannot play 90 minutes, and then you have to do it again.

“I think the key is to analyse all the circumstances and then follow your gut feeling.”

Watch Arsenal vs Burnley live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 6.30pm on Monday; kick-off 8pm

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to seize their chance against Burnley on Monday Night Football and move a step closer to “finalising the business” of winning major silverware.

A win over the relegated Clarets at the Emirates Stadium would put Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League, meaning they would be champions if Manchester City then failed to beat Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports on Tuesday.

The Gunners are aiming to end a 22-year wait for Premier League glory following three consecutive second-placed finishes and Arteta says they are driven on by the pain of those near-misses.

“When you see the trajectory and what we’ve built in the last few years, and especially in the last four years in terms of consistency, the amount of points and wins, we should have a few big trophies already,” the Arsenal manager told Sky Sports.

“That only happens in this league, but that drives you to be even better. So, we still have to make that step of finalising the business and that’s the opportunity we have in the next three days.”

Arteta added that it has been a collective effort, following his appointment in 2019, to get Arsenal to this point.

“There are so many people obviously that contribute daily to create and to build what in our eyes was the best path and the best way to do it,” he said.

“And then you have to earn it day by day, adapt to the circumstances, mould it, change it, and when the ownership shows the ambition that they have, when our supporters show the ambition that they have, when the team, the players, all the staff show the ambition that they have, at the end it will come.

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Highlights from the Premier League match between West Ham and Arsenal

“A lot of things have to be aligned because the level is extraordinary here in the Premier League, but we are closer now.”

The Arsenal boss, who goes into Monday’s game needing to find a solution at right-back after Ben White joined Jurrien Timber on the sidelines due to injury, uses the words “resilience, ambition and adaptability” to sum up his side’s campaign so far.


Monday 18th May 6:30pm


Kick off 8:00pm

“I think part of challenging the big trophies, especially in this country, is being very adaptable and finding a way within the circumstances to remain very competitive and resilient,” he added.

“The team has shown that for the last 10 months. There are three games to go now. The only one that matters now is Burnley and with the circumstances we have and certain injuries, how can we go out there and be the best version of ourselves?

“I try to bring my thoughts to the present and I’m living the moment and just focusing on what is really important today, to continue the journey in the right way and prepare for Burnley.”

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Listen in on the audio from VAR during the huge moment between West Ham and Arsenal on Sunday in the Premier League

Manchester City are two points behind Arsenal but moved level on goal difference with their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, something which could yet play a part in the final destination of the trophy.

“The only thing that we have to do is earn the right to be better than the opposition,” said Arteta.

“That’s going to lead to giving a big probability to win the game and then the rest might come.

“But we need to do that, and when you watched them play a few days ago against Aston Villa, you know that it’s going to be a tough game.”

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Jamie Carragher praised Martin Odegaard for the leadership and ‘world-class ability’ he showed for Arsenal’s winning goal against West Ham

Arteta was praised for the second-half changes which allowed Arsenal to beat West Ham after his first-half decision to move Declan Rice to right-back for the injured White backfired, and says he will continue to follow his instincts on selection calls.

“You have to put everything on the table first to make that decision,” he added. There are a lot of pieces.

“Then, the decision that you make is for a period of time in the game, because maybe you’re going to have to make a sub at 60 minutes that is already planned because a player cannot play 90 minutes, and then you have to do it again.

“I think the key is to analyse all the circumstances and then follow your gut feeling.”

Watch Arsenal vs Burnley live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 6.30pm on Monday; kick-off 8pm

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