Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to earn the right to be Premier League champions

EARN THE RIGHT: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants his team to show they are worthy of winning the title on the pitch. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Mikel Arteta insists his Arsenal side need to earn the right to become Premier League champions, rather than rely on any possible sanctions imposed upon title rivals Manchester City.

Arsenal sit five points clear of the holders heading into this weekend’s fixtures and the top two clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.