Mikel Arteta's stirring final message to Arsenal stars before Man City showdown

Mikel Arteta's stirring final message to Arsenal stars before Man City showdownArsenal head to the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, knowing a win over Manchester City would see them put one hand on their first Premier League title for 23 yearsCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer22:30, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMikel Arteta's Arsenal side can take a huge step towards the title by beating Man City(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has delivered a rabble-rousing message to his Arsenal players ahead of their title decider at Manchester City.‌Arteta told them to “go for it” as they look to deliver a performance against their biggest rivals which will blow away any lingering doubts.‌The Gunners are still six points ahead but City have a game in hand and if Pep Guardiola ’s men win on Sunday and beat Burnley three days later they can knock Arsenal off the top on goal difference.‌It will be a huge test of Arsenal’s mentality and determination to win the title having been on top of the Premier League for nearly 200 days.But Arteta delivered a strong speech and says his final message before they go out onto the pitch will be to tell his stars to believe in themselves.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta lights FIRE at Arsenal training in bid to get Gunners back on trackREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta and Arsenal need to make a statement vs Man City to avoid fresh heartbreakGunners boss Arteta said: “Go for it. Let’s be ourselves and go for it, put everything we have on that pitch. Huge belief, huge conviction and go for it because we are more than capable of doing it.”‌City boss Guardiola has insisted that if his side lose then the title will be all over and Arsenal will be crowned champions.However, Arsenal have been wobbling as they lost their last Premier League game to Bournemouth, they lost to City in the Carabao Cup final and also crashed out of the FA Cup.The Gunners are into the Champions League semi final but they are under the spotlight because if they blow the...