Mikel Arteta has declared that Arsenal are ready for a ‘big’ summer of spending that will take them to the ‘next step’ of a first Premier League crown since 2004.
The bold statement comes with the Gunners all but out of the current title race and in line to finish a third consecutive season as league runners-up.
They can cut the gap to leaders Liverpool to nine points when they host Fulham tonight — and are boosted by the return to fitness of star winger Bukayo Saka.