Arteta: No Time for Contract Talks, Many Other Things to Do

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on reports that contract negotiations between him and the club are progressing. The Spaniard's current deal is set to expire at the end of next season.

"There's no news on that front. We don't have time to discuss it now. Our full focus is on what we need to achieve from here until the end of the season. I am completely committed to my work here. I'm truly happy and I feel good. My family is doing well. I still have so much ambition and so many things to do at this club. For now, we are in a good place."

"The closer we get, the clearer the importance of each match becomes. Tomorrow is a big day for us. We understand the significance of every game, the opportunity we have, especially when playing at home. It's not just about being in the stadium, but truly influencing the game with the atmosphere. Whoever attends the stadium tomorrow, I would ask them to bring that energy and dedication, because the team will respond wonderfully to it."

"What Iraola is doing, along with the club itself, is amazing. The consistency they show, despite selling players. The run they are on is incredible, considering how tough this league is," the Spaniard added, referring to tomorrow's match against Bournemouth.

Arteta revealed that Eberechi Eze is ready for tomorrow's clash but refused to provide further information on Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, Piero Hincapié, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber, who all missed yesterday's training session. When asked if any of them would be able to play tomorrow, the Spaniard stated succinctly: "I don't know. Maybe some of them."