Over my dead body’ – Arteta won’t quit title race

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners lost further ground on league leaders Liverpool last weekend following a 1-0 defeat by West Ham at Emirates Stadium. Only three teams in Premier League history have closed a gap of 11 […]

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says manager Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners lost further ground on league leaders Liverpool last weekend following a 1-0 defeat by West Ham at Emirates Stadium.

Only three teams in Premier League history have closed a gap of 11 points or more to become champions by the end of the season.

But Arsenal still have a game in hand on Arne Slot’s side and visit Anfield on 10 May, and Arteta believes his side remain in the title race.

Asked if he would concede the title, Arteta said: “Over my dead body. If not I will go home.