Mikel Arteta shuts down Antonio Conte mind games with focus on Arsenal's top-four hopes ahead of Crystal Palace clash
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta emphasised Arsenal's objectives are «very clear», and «people's perceptions» are not going to deter the Gunners ahead of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Monday evening. The Spaniard was responding to claims from Antonio Conte that Arsenal are the favourites for the top four. Conte's Spurs side dismantled Newcastle 5-1 on Sunday to leapfrog their north London rivals into fourth place, putting pressure back on the Gunners to respond at Selhurst Park tonight.