Arteta’s side secured a 4-2 win over Chelsea last night.
Mikel Arteta has admitted the club’s emphatic victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night has given them a ‘big boost’ in their push for a top-four finish.
Arteta’s side secured a 4-2 win over Chelsea and strengthen its chances for top our. They are now behind fourth-placed Tottenham on goal difference. Arteta is excited about Saturday’s match with Manchester United which will be a key game for them.
Arteta told BBC Sport: “It’s a great night and the players deserve it.
“It has been a tough two weeks but you have to bounce back and show spirit.
“We have been criticised and rightly so, with the expectations we have. But me it is worth taking that for these players.
“If you want to be there you have to win football matches and today confidence and energy-wise it’s a big boost.
“It is exciting for us and we know the challenge and how difficult it will be. Now it is Man Utd (on Saturday) and time to prepare for that game.”
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