Exclusive: Mikel Arteta commends the exceptional mentality of Arsenal players in pursuit of the title.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on his players for their incredible mindset as the Premier League title race heats up. The Gunners will be looking to maintain their position at the top of the table when they face Bournemouth tomorrow at the Emirates Stadium, with the match set to be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

With just three games remaining this season, Arsenal currently hold a one-point lead over second-placed Manchester City, although City have a game in hand. Despite the pressure, Arteta expressed his confidence in keeping his squad motivated after their thrilling 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur last week.

Following the win against Spurs, Arteta stated, “The mood was really, really high. It was a great atmosphere after the match and I want to build that momentum. Now we are at home against a really tough opponent. We’re going to get it done.”

Arteta also commended Bournemouth, who have climbed to 10th in the table under the guidance of manager Andoni Iraola. Bournemouth will be aiming for their third consecutive victory against Arsenal, having triumphed over Wolves and Brighton in recent weeks.

Describing Bournemouth’s style of play, Arteta said, “Their approach is a really aggressive, really intense team. Very clear principles, how they want to attack and defend. We’ll try to take the game where we want basically, and they will try to do the opposite, like every opponent. We’ll try to be as dominant as we’ve been and use the fact that we play at home, which for us is a really important one.”

Arteta and Iraola have a long history, having played together for Antiguoko Kirol Elkartea in San Sebastian during the 1990s. Arteta spoke highly of his childhood friend, saying, “He was an unbelievable player. He had an incredible career. Now as a coach, what he’s doing, I think deserves a lot of recognition because it’s inspirational. Coming to the Premier League and what he’s done with that team is unbelievable.”

As the Premier League title race reaches its crucial stage, Arteta has advised his players to stay focused on the present moment. He emphasized the importance of controlling what they can and striving to improve as a team. Arteta believes that by following this approach, Arsenal has a great chance of success.

In conclusion, Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta is full of admiration for his players’ mindset as they aim to secure the Premier League title. With a tough match against Bournemouth on the horizon, Arteta is confident in his team’s ability to maintain their dominance. The clash between Arsenal and Bournemouth promises to be an intense battle between two determined sides.