Mikel Arteta faces the media ahead of Arsenal's clash with West Ham at the London Stadium with a chance to take a giant step toward the Premier League title. Any further slip-ups by Manchester City at this stage could be terminal for their own ambitions and hand The Gunners the shot at glory.
After their UEFA Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, Arsenal booked their place in the final for just the second time in their history. The Hammers would have enjoyed a full week’s rest, but the high which would have been earned from the European victory might give Arsenal an even bigger boost.
There is some good news regarding team news, too, as Mikel Merino has been spotted doing ball-work on the grass at the training ground. Arteta will naturally be asked for all the latest including Jurrien Timber who has been a persistent absence.
Updates from the Arsenal manager to follow in our football.london live blog...
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference ahead of The Gunners' clash with West Ham.
Our Arsenal reporter **Tom Canton** is in attendance at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. Updates to follow...