Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta 'super motivated' for London derby against Chelsea

The Gunners go into the fixture on the back of a 16-match unbeaten streak in all competitions and sitting on top of league table, six points ahead of third placed Chelsea.

"It's a big game," said Arteta at the pre-match press conference.

"It's a big London derby, we're going to play a really good opponent, and they are in really good form. We know the challenge, we know the opportunity that we have as well on Sunday, so we are fully prepared for it."

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League matches against the Blues, drawing the corresponding fixture 1-1 last season.

"After beating Spurs at home, then we have to make a statement against Bayern Munich, we've done that and now we have to go to the next one," added Arteta.

"That's where we are, we knew the importance of the week, not only that, but what is coming after three days is going to be exactly the same, nothing is going to change. But we are super motivated for the game."

A win for Arsenal will see them stretch their lead from second placed Manchester City to seven points. 

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