Arteta is grateful for the fans' continued support of Arsenal.

The 32nd round of the 2025/26 Premier League season is about to feature another key match, with Arsenal hosting Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta expressed his gratitude for the fans' continued support, saying it has inspired the Gunners to relentlessly pursue victory.

Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 in their last league match, thanks to goals from Dzekeresh and Max Doman. With four consecutive wins, Arsenal currently sit atop the table with 70 points, nine points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, having played one more game.

In addition, in the earlier Champions League quarter-final first leg, Arsenal defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 after Martinelli assisted Havertz to score.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said, "As time goes on, the importance and significance of the game will become greater and greater, and the next game will be an important day for us. The players and fans know this too. It's an early game, so please get up early, have a good breakfast, bring lunch, or even dinner, and let's all give it our all because this has to be an important day."

“I’m proud because it reflects the club culture and the team’s identity. To truly define this, you have to go through all sorts of different situations and moments. I’ve always said that what makes me most proud is not just the people around me, but also our fans. No matter what the situation, they always stand with the team, which is very rare in football.”

Arteta pointed out, "This attitude, behavior, and unity will motivate me even more to fight for them. The opportunity to make so many people proud and happy will further inspire everyone, starting with me, and then all the players and club staff."

In addition, Bournemouth, managed by Andoni Iraola, is currently 13th in the standings with 42 points, having drawn their last 5 matches.

Arteta said, "We have to give our all in every game. We know what it means to play every game here, especially at home. We need to improve the result of every game, and that comes down to how everyone comes to the stadium. That really affects the game itself, as well as the atmosphere and energy in the stadium."

"I hope everyone who comes here brings this mindset, energy, and commitment, because the team will definitely repay everyone with a great performance."

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