Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal squad to "take ownership" of the Premier League title race and "get the job done" as the club enters a crucial five-game run-in. The Gunners were knocked off top spot by Manchester City following Wednesday's 1-0 win at Burnley, though both sides remain level on 57 points with five matches remaining.

Arteta has labelled the remaining fixtures a "new league" beginning with Saturday's clash against Newcastle at the Emirates. The manager praised his players' reaction to the City defeat, revealing they used the time to recharge and reflect. William Saliba declared the squad is prepared to "die on the pitch" to end Arsenal's 22-year wait for the title, while Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori prepare to return from injury.

Gabriel Martinelli revealed Arteta's message to the squad after the Etihad loss - that they "know how to get there" and must put their names in club history. With goal difference potentially decisive, Arteta acknowledged selecting his line-up will be his hardest task of the campaign.