Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: ‘Next two games key to see direction we’re taking’

Crystal Palace are the next visitors to the Emirates on Thursday before Newcastle return on Monday

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is the youngest manager in the Premier League (Adam Davy/PA)

Mikel Arteta has talked up the importance of Arsenal’s next two games and called on his squad to make the Emirates a fortress again.

The Gunners needed extra time to progress past Newcastle into the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, but made it four consecutive wins and two in a row at home.