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Arsenal on Brink of Premier League Title

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Mikel Arteta will be cheering loudly for Bournemouth on Tuesday night as his Arsenal side stands on the brink of Premier League glory. The Gunners' 1-0 win over Burnley means they'll be crowned champions if Manchester City fails to beat Andoni Iraola's side. Arteta, who grew up playing with Iraola in the Basque Country, declared himself "the biggest ever" Cherries fan amid the title drama.

Arsenal secured their eighth 1-0 victory of the season at the Emirates, with Kai Havertz finding the net just before halftime. The German forward avoided a red card for a high challenge that had Arteta "certainly worried" when officials reviewed it. The defensive solidity has been crucial since their April defeat to City, with Arsenal not conceding from open play since that loss.

Arteta admitted he won't watch the title-deciding match with his players but will follow it at home with family, though he's unsure how much of the game he'll be able to watch. Gary Neville believes City may feel disappointed with the result's timing, while Jamie Carragher warned nerves will intensify for Arsenal if City wins, noting how "edgy" Monday's match was.