Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal players to 'stay present and live the moment'

The Gunners make the short trip to take on relegation-threatened West Ham United on Sunday knowing three victories in the final three matches would secure a first Premier League title in 22 years.

Arteta's charges have already booked their spot in the UEFA Champions League final after beating Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, and are set to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the final on 30 May.

Asked what his message to his players will be ahead of the clash against the Hammers, Arteta said: "We are closer and closer and everything that we do now is going to matter to win it or not.

"Stay present, live the moment, prepare and show the same level of energy, hunger and desire that we have showed all season or more."

The Spaish mentor also confirmed that both Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber will remain sidelined due to injury with recovery taking longer than expected.

"No chance for the weekend," Arteta said on the pair. "There's still a fair bit to do. Everything has to be so smooth and quick if they want to have a chance to play any minutes (this season)." 

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