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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ed Aarons at the Emirates Stadium

Arteta will be ‘biggest’ Bournemouth fan with Arsenal on verge of title

Mikel Arteta applauds after Arsenal's 1-0 win over Burnley
Mikel Arteta’s eyes now turn to the Vitality Stadium. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Mikel Arteta admitted he will turn into the “biggest ever” Bournemouth fan on Tuesday night after Arsenal inched closer to their first Premier League title since 2004 with a narrow win over Burnley.

Kai Havertz’s first Premier League goal at home since last February – Arsenal’s record-extending 18th goal from a corner – was enough to see off a spirited Burnley side relegated weeks ago, although the Germany striker was lucky not to be shown a red card for catching Lesley Ugochukwu with his studs. The victory means that Manchester City must overcome Champions League-chasing Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium to take the title race to the final day, with both contenders now level on goal difference.

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