Premier League: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta cannot anticipate Manchester City battle after Southampton draw

By India Today Sports Desk: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has said that he cannot wait to play the potential Premier League title-decider in opposition to Manchester City after their thrilling 3-3 attract opposition to Southampton.

The finish end result on Friday on the Emirates was Arsenal’s third consecutive draw as they’ve slipped up in present situations inside the title race. City at current have two video video games in hand, as they will not play inside the league this weekend on account of their FA Cup semi-final in opposition to Sheffield United.

Arsenal will journey to the Etihad on twenty sixth April.

However, Arteta is defiant no matter the latest draw and is raring regarding the journey to the Etihad Stadium. Speaking after the match, as quoted by Reuters, the Arsenal boss said he cannot anticipate the City battle with each half at stake.

“I cannot wait, these are the games you want to play. When everything is at stake you have to go there to win,” said Arteta.

“It is the beauty of this sport, you want to be in these positions. We will have an incredible trip to Manchester and we will prepare really well.”

Arteta went on to reward his crew for his or her wise fight once more in opposition to the Saints as they claimed a draw after being down 3-1.

“This young team reacts in a way that is incredible, when it is against the odds but the chances they created and the spirit they had it was a joy to watch,” said Arteta.

“The message is clear, that I love them.”

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, who will be heading once more to face his former side, said that the Gunners ought to beat City within the occasion that they want to win the league.

“Now is the difficult moment. It is time now to stick together until the end,” Jesus said. “We still have a lot of things to do this season. It’s not over, we are still five points clear.

“Manchester City have two video video games in hand however once we want to be champions we have got to go there to win the game – that is all.”