Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises the role of home fans

Premier League leaders Arsenal are set to face Burnley in their final home game of the season, and manager Mikel Arteta, in a pre-match interview, highly praised the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are currently focused on extending their lead in the league standings to keep Manchester City ahead. Arteta emphasized the immense motivation the home fans provide: "They are our 12th man, and I would say, a magician."

"Because when the stadium provides this level of energy, passion, optimism, and going all out in every offensive and defensive move with the team. When we have the ball, they are with us; when the opponent has the ball, they are battling against them. In every detail, they are so immersed in the game. This value is immeasurable. You can't measure it, and the team becomes different because of it. It's that simple."

After an eight-day break between the two matches, Arteta revealed that the team is in excellent form and focused on the upcoming game. Despite some personnel changes, he expressed confidence in the final stages of the season: "The team is very committed and living in the moment."

"I think everyone is in a very good and right emotional state. Most of our players are available now. Well, although we lost Ben a few days ago, the other players are returning."

“Everyone is passionate and positive about how we want to finish the season. We’re only focused on what’s in our hands, which is to prepare in the best way possible to beat Burnley, nothing more.”

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