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Mikel Arteta believes unity among Arsenal squad can propel the Gunners to Champions League football after vital victory over Manchester United... but admits his side 'did not deserve' to win based on chances created

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's unity is making him believe they can win the race for the top four.

Arsenal effectively knocked Manchester United out of Champions League contention, with a stirring win at the Emirates and leaving the battle for the final place looking like a shootout between them and their north London rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal had to survive some difficult moments against United before Granit Xhaka's second-half strike, following first-half efforts from Nuno Tavares and Bukayo Saka and Cristiano Ronaldo's goal for United, sealed all three points.

Mikel Arteta said the unity in his Arsenal squad could propel them to the Champions League

Arteta said: 'What I see is a team that is so willing, that gives the energy.