Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is praying for West Ham to trigger a large upset on the ultimate day of the Premier League season.
The Gunners sit two factors behind Manchester Metropolis going into the weekend and know they need to beat Everton if they’re to win the title.
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Even when they do win, they’re counting on their London rivals to shock Pep Guardiola and Co, who’re on a 22-game unbeaten run.
Arsenal have been formidable this season, dropping simply 5 occasions and solely as soon as in 2024, in opposition to Aston Villa.
Nevertheless it nonetheless will not be sufficient as Metropolis eye a fourth consecutive title.
Talking at his pre-match press convention, Arteta mentioned: “It is without doubt one of the largest weeks for many people. Now’s crucial second.
“We’re excited and may’t look ahead to Sunday. We’re very optimistic when it comes to end result.
“The hope is there. Now we have to do our job as a result of Everton can be robust.
“Now we have to show once more that we could be higher than the opponent. Then we’ve to want for West Ham to have a extremely good day and assist us to fulfil our dream.”
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Guardiola’s former assistant says he has ready his gamers in the easiest way doable forward of the weekend.
He says all of them need to imagine one thing magical goes to occur, however on the similar time deal with what’s of their management.
Everton have among the best defensive information within the league this season and won’t be a straightforward opponent.
Arteta is conscious of the risk Sean Dyche’s aspect poses and is hoping the assist of the Emirates crowd can be sufficient to see them via.
He added: “”The one factor we’ve mentioned is giving ourselves the chance to reside a fantastic day. The dream remains to be alive as a result of it’s soccer.
“Now we have to play like we do each single week and perceive that, for the dream to occur, we’ve to win after which hope that West Ham will assist us.
“No matter occurs it will likely be emotional on the day.
“I’ve to suppose we’ll win the sport after which hopefully one thing stunning goes to occur.
“There may be hope across the constructing! It is going to be the final day of the season and we’re taking part in for the Premier League trophy.
“It hasn’t but been on the Emirates Stadium, which has been open for over 20 years, so sure we should be very optimistic. Now we have to do our duties after which see what occurs.”
