Forget UCL final and focus on the present: Arsenal boss Arteta ahead of West Ham tie
Updated On: 10 May, 2026 09:37 AM IST | London | Agencies
“Let’s live in the present. Straight after the [UCL semi-final vs Atletico Madrid], my focus was, ‘Ok, West Ham, what do we have to do on the mental side, physically, tactically, technically, to prepare in the best possible way to win the game?’ That’s it,” said Arteta, whose side sit atop the table (76 points from 35 games).

Mikel Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said any thoughts about a dream Champions League final against PSG have been pushed aside as they resume their chase of the English Premier League title by facing West Ham on Sunday.
“Let’s live in the present. Straight after the [UCL semi-final vs Atletico Madrid], my focus was, ‘Ok, West Ham, what do we have to do on the mental side, physically, tactically, technically, to prepare in the best possible way to win the game?’ That’s it,” said Arteta, whose side sit atop the table (76 points from 35 games).
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