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.
Arsenal manager expressed his disappointment with his side's performance in the shock 2-1 loss against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
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.
Mikel Arteta has called on his Arsenal players to turn recent disappointment into motivation ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP on Tuesday.
Arsenal were stunned 2-1 by a spirited Southampton side in their FA Cup quarterfinal at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday night.
Mikel Arteta has said Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber could return to action as Arsenal prepare to face Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday, although Noni Madueke remained sidelined with injury.