Fine margins are likely to decide the title at the end of the Premier League season and Mikel Arteta will be doing everything to ensure that they fall for his Arsenal side and not Manchester City. If Saturday's clash against Bournemouth is anything to go by, then those small details are working for the Gunners.
The side conceded nine seconds into the game against Bournemouth, with that lead for the away side doubling just before the hour mark. Thomas Partey and Ben White drew the side level shortly after before Reiss Nelson scored a half volley with practically the final kick of the game, causing pandemonium at the Emirates Stadium.
"The team and individuals today showed a different level of will to win and determination and initiative," Mikel Arteta said after the clash. "Because when the game gets ugly there is a moment when you can lose momentum and start to hide and navigate through the game. But the players didn’t do that. They wanted the game, they wanted the ball every time, they took risks, they took the initiative, they kept trying until we broke them down and it was great to see that from the team."
