Overview

• Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declared he will not concede the Premier League title race 'over my dead body,' despite an 11-point gap behind leaders Liverpool.
• Arsenal's title hopes suffered a blow after a loss to West Ham, compounded by Liverpool's victory over Manchester City.
• Arteta highlighted the team's resilience in overcoming injuries to key players like Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli, as well as multiple red cards this season.
• The manager noted Arsenal's strong performance in the 15 matches prior to the West Ham defeat, where they matched Liverpool's point tally during that period.
• Arteta acknowledged the challenge of closing the gap but stressed the importance of maintaining high performance levels and consistency in the remaining games.