Over my dead body - we won't give up title says Arteta

Arsenal volition not halt warring for the Premier League rubric contempt slipping 11 points down leaders Liverpool, says Gunners brag Mikel Arteta.

The Spaniard admitted that Saturday's 1-0 decision by West Ham was a "tough 1 to take" but immoderate thoughts of giving up the pursuit would beryllium "over my dormant body".

"Mathematically it is possible." helium added.

"Three days agone we could adjacent a spread and you are similar 'you are one-and-a-half games away'.

"The trouble is higher than 3 days agone but if you are going to triumph the Premier League you person to bash thing special.

"If you are going to triumph the Premier League with the circumstances we person you volition astir apt person to bash thing that cipher other has done successful the past of the Premier League."

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