Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told his squad to stay present as the Gunners face West Ham on Sunday, the first of three league fixtures that will define their season. Despite reaching the Europa League semi-final this week, Arteta insisted his team's energy remains solely on picking up points against a West Ham side fighting for survival in 18th place.

Man City stumbled in the title race after drawing 3-3 with Everton on Monday, squandering a 1-0 lead by conceding three goals in 13 minutes. Guardiola acknowledged the Etihad atmosphere will matter, saying "winning our games is all that we can do" ahead of facing Brentford on Saturday. City's 11-game unbeaten run had pulled them back into contention.

West Ham's relegation battle intensified after a 3-0 defeat to Brentford last weekend. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo said he has "no second to think about next season" and credited London Stadium's fans as the Hammers face three games – starting with Arsenal – to stay up.