Eight games separate Arsenal from their first Premier League title since 2004 and today, on the eve of Sunday’s away London derby against West Ham, Mikel Arteta asked his players a plus to his players to “finish the work”.
“We are where we are. We are happy where we are. We have to finish the job. To do that, we need a little more from everyone.” Arteta assured. Arsenal saw their advantage over Manchester City reduced to six points, who has a game pending to play, after last Sunday the ‘gunners’ saw their winning streak of seven straight games cut short when they were stopped by Liverpool at Anfield (2-2).
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Besides, City can put maximum pressure on Arsenal and get closer to three points if they beat Leicester at the Etihad this Saturday, classified penultimate and immersed in the bitter fight for permanence.
West Ham, rival of the ‘gunners’, occupies 14th place and is also fighting to save the category since only three points separate them from the relegation places, although two wins in the last three days have given them some air.
“It will be a very difficult game. We know that we have been in this situation a few times and that we expect complicated games,” admitted Arteta.
Arteta faces Moyes, his coach at Everton
West Ham is managed by David Moyeswho had Arteta on his squad when he played for Everton from 2005 to 2011. “I know him well and I know how he prepares the matches. More than respect, I have admiration for him. I loved playing with him. I would have walked through a brick wall for him when he was my coach. Anyone would do it in that team (Everton)”, assured the Basque coach.
Nketiah is back
The central Willian Saliba continue his recovery, while Arteta recovers the striker Eddie Nketiah after a month and a half out due to an ankle injury.