Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal need to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to keep their slim hopes of a top-four finish alive. Defeat in west London would leave the Gunners 13 points adrift of Chelsea, who currently occupy fourth spot in the Premier League table. Despite improvements on the pitch since Arteta replaced Unai Emery last month, Arsenal have still only won one league game under the Spaniard. Arsenal have won only once under Mikel Arteta (John Walton/PA) They surrendered a lead to lose the return fixture 2-1 on December 29 and, having been held at home by Sheffield United on Saturday, Arteta believes victory against Frank Lampard’s men is now essential if he is to...
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