Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s ‘elite mentality’ after pulsating victory against Liverpool fired the Premier League title race wide open… as he says his players ‘put their heart and soul into every single ball’

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal‘s ‘elite mentality’ after his side fired the title race wide open with a stirring win over leaders Liverpool.

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard struck to propel the Gunners to within two points of Jurgen Klopp‘s team as they clinched a euphoric win at the Emirates.

‘They put their heart and soul into every single ball,’ said Arteta.

‘It’s three wins in a row now in a really convincing way, we have to go for it. The whole season is now ahead of us.

‘We have shown today that today we have an elite mentality. Absolutely.

Gabriel Martinelli (left) was on target as Arteta’s side moved just two points off top spot

‘But now we have to do it tomorrow in training and when we play against West Ham.

‘We are there in the title race and we want to continue to be there – it’s up to us to make it happen.’

Arteta’s injury concerns are mounting, however.

Oleksandr Zinchenko was substituted at half-time after complaining of a calf problem, while Gabriel Jesus missed the game with a knee injury.

‘With Gabi we are expecting it’s just a matter of days but with Olek we don’t know because he had some feeling in his calf again,’ said Arteta.

Bukayo Saka limped off towards the end but Arteta added: ‘He should be fine, he took a kick on the the back of the ankle.’

Bukayo Saka limped off during the second half after suffering a kick on the back of his ankle