Mikel Arteta has delivered an impassioned rallying cry to his Arsenal squad, insisting they must play with "no fear" and "pure fire" as they enter a decisive week that could shape their season.
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City fans to show respect to Arsenal ahead of a defining Premier League clash, describing the leaders as "extraordinary" despite recent setbacks.
Arsenal manager expressed his disappointment with his side's performance in the shock 2-1 loss against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres admitted that his team did not perform to their normal level in the 2-1 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Arsenal's push for the Premier League title suffered a damaging setback as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, ending their nine-match unbeaten run in the league.
Mikel Arteta has insisted his full attention remains on Arsenal's title charge as he brushed aside fresh talk of a new contract ahead of their clash with AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.