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“Get it rocking!” - Mikel’s message pre-West Ham

Mikel pre WHU

We’re back at Emirates Stadium for the final time in 2023 for the visit of West Ham United on Thursday night.

It’s an 8.15pm kick-off as we look to return to the top of the Premier League following Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Burnley on Tuesday.

Mikel Arteta has issued a message to Gooners attending the game and can’t wait to feel the atmosphere at home.

“First of all, thank-you for everything that you’ve done throughout the year and the way you’ve supported and inspired the team,” he said on Wednesday afternoon.

“For tomorrow, please go to the stadium and get it rocking. Get behind the team, inspire them again and the team is going to try to do everything that we can.

“It’s going to be the last game of the year in front of you, so it’s a special moment, so let’s make it beautiful.”

Read every word of Mikel's pre-match press conference here.