Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear on Arsenal fans ahead of Tottenham clash
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Mikel Arteta has demanded that Arsenal fans "create the best atmosphere" against north London rivals Tottenham on Wednesday night - as he aims to salvage their stuttering season. The Gunners clash with their close neighbours after what has been a tricky week. Arteta’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup clash before seeing their FA Cup journey ended by Manchester United.
Already seven points behind Liverpool in the race for the Premier League crown, they could certainly do with a morale-boosting win against Spurs. And Arteta claims that fans have a crucial role to play in the game after noticing a number of early exits against Newcastle and United.
Speaking ahead of the clash, the Spaniard said: “There are a lot of things that happen which are very difficult to control and to understand. But there are ones that are in our hands. Let’s create the best atmosphere that the Emirates has seen. This is something that is in our hands. And if we want it, we will create it.
“The players and staff are the first ones to embrace that and hopefully the fans will follow us because it is crucial for Tottenham and the rest of the matches this season. “The amount of points is not tangible and I cannot describe how much it helps the narrative, and the energy across the club. We have experienced it before: a negative one and a positive one. And what was the outcome? So it is our choice.”.
