Arsenal have three games remaining in their Premier League campaign, where they will still be hopeful of pipping Manchester City to the title. It's an unlikely task at this stage, with the Cityzens having to drop points in two of their final four games to create such an opportunity.
While unlikely, the Gunners will have to keep their rivals honest in the remaining few weeks of the campaign, with three wins pushing them all the way until the end. After registering back-to-back victories over Chelsea and then Newcastle, the feat isn't impossible and Mikel Arteta wants his players to stay in the fight.
"That we are there, that we want to keep digging," the Spaniard said when asked what victory over the Magpies meant for their title push. "The prize is there, not too far. The only thing we can do is keep insisting and not turn our backs and lose focus on something else. Be determined every single day. Let’s keep going and see what happens."
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The upcoming clash with the Seagulls won't be easy though, having proven themselves more than worthy to be pushing for a European place under Roberto De Zerbi. Their recent shock 5-1 loss to Everton will likely provoke a reaction too, with Arsenal needing to be at their best to earn a win.
While Brighton will be a threat, they may be without one of their key men for the clash as Solly March pulled up in the match against the Toffees earlier in the week. That was despite being rested for the tie and coming from the bench to feature and with such a quick turnaround, it appears unlikely he will beat the race to fitness for the Arsenal tie.
It remains to be seen how De Zerbi will be forced to adapt as a result, with a number of injuries already throwing his system into different directions over the past few weeks. For Arteta though, it could be the boost he and his side need going into the huge clash.
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