"“We are closer and closer and everything that we do now is going to matter to win it or not,” said Arteta on Friday. “Stay present, live the moment, prepare and show the same level of energy, hunger and desire that we have showed all season or more.”"
"Arsenal take on relegation-threatened West Ham at London Stadium in the league on Sunday, Burnley at home on 18 May and Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the final day of the season, 24 May. While the mood at the training ground is understandably high after their semi-final triumph this week, Arteta said his side's “energy and detail” is solely focused on picking up three points against the Hammers, who are 18th, one point and one place from safety behind Tottenham."
"On Tuesday, they also reached their first Champions League final for 20 years with a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid, and will face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on 30 May. The Gunners are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand, at the top of the table and need three wins from their remaining three fixtures to claim a first league title in 22 years."
"He also acknowledged the reaction - good and bad - to the club's celebrations following the Atletico game. Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney said the scenes at Emirates Stadium were “a little bit too much”, but ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright insisted the “fun police” should not stop players and supporters from enjoying the achievement."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta urged players and fans to stay present and live the moment as the club enters a decisive run of fixtures. Arsenal are five points clear in the Premier League with Manchester City holding a game in hand, and City need three wins from their remaining matches to win the title. Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years after a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid and will face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on 30 May. In the league, Arsenal play West Ham on Sunday, Burnley at home on 18 May, and Crystal Palace on 24 May. Arteta emphasized that energy and detail must be directed toward securing three points against West Ham, while acknowledging mixed reactions to celebrations after the Atletico win.
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