Mikel Arteta praised Burnley for the “spirited” manner in which they pushed his Arsenal side all the way.Read MoreMike Jackson weighs in on 'dangerous' Kai Havertz challenge during Arsenal v Bur...Already relegated, many expected the Clarets to simply roll over for the title-chasing Gunners, who were expected to score a hatful to boost their goal difference."I'm really happy with the performance, with the result,” Arteta told the BBC.“In the first half I think we played some of the best football that we have played this season. The margin should have been bigger but we haven't achieved that, and we have shown what we have shown all season that when we need to defend and get through the game we can do it in an efficient way.The Burnley Express has launched a new WhatsApp channel to bring the latest news, analysis and team & injury updates directly to your phone. Simply click this link to join our Burnley Express WhatsApp channel."We were unlucky that we did not score the second or third goal, but we faced a tough opponent. Look at the spirit that they had still today to try to get something out of the game. This league is so tough.Arteta celebrates with the Arsenal fans at full time (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)"I'm very happy tonight. We have done our job, what is in our hands. We have to wait and see what is going to happen tomorrow and then it's time to prepare for the [Crystal] Palace game."Burnley did it last week against Aston Villa so we knew it was going to be the case. We had to maintain the high standards, the way we have been competing all season and we need to win one more game."I will watch tomorrow [Manchester City’s game against Bournemouth]. Tomorrow we start to prepare Palace and we will watch it for sure. One more to go."Continue Reading