Arsenal Manager: "We Are Keeping The Dream Alive" After Crucial Victory

The Gunners are keeping the dream alive! Mikel Arteta's men delivered a commanding 3-0 performance against Fulham, a vital win that keeps the Premier League title race a nail-biting affair between Arsenal and Manchester City. The pressure is immense in every match, and this victory provides a much-needed boost for the squad.

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It says to us and our dressing room that we are keeping the dream alive.

Arteta, clearly pleased, highlighted the team's remarkable consistency and determination throughout the season. "What these players have done... winning so many games under the circumstances we have been in, without many available players at times, is remarkable," he stated, according to Reuters. This resilience is exactly what Arsenal needs as they navigate the final stretch of the league and their Champions League semi-final.

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What these players have done - not only now, but throughout the season - winning so many games under the circumstances we have been in, without many available players at times, is remarkable.

With only three games left, Arsenal sits atop the Premier League with 76 points, closely followed by Manchester City, who have played two fewer games. The title race is incredibly tight, and goal difference could prove decisive. The recent slip-ups in March, including a loss to City, had seen their lead diminish, making Saturday's convincing win at the Emirates Stadium all the more significant. The connection with the home crowd was palpable, a factor Arteta emphasized: "When you feel that connection with the fans, we are much, much better."

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When you feel that connection with the fans, we are much, much better. And I know that it has to come from us.

Beyond the domestic title chase, Arsenal is also in contention for Champions League glory. The first leg of their semi-final against Atlético Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw, setting up a tense second leg. Arteta is keen to carry the winning spirit forward: "Use the momentum, the energy and the belief towards Tuesday. We will definitely need it." The atmosphere in the dressing room, he noted, is heading in the right direction, a positive sign for the crucial upcoming fixtures.

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Use the momentum, the energy and the belief towards Tuesday. We will definitely need it.