Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to be near-perfect to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal need to be near perfect to win the Premier League (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Mikel Arteta admits that Arsenal need to be near perfect if they are to topple leaders Liverpool and win the Premier League.

The Gunners, who travel to West Ham on Saturday, head into the weekend fourth in the table and trail Arne Slot’s side by nine points after a run of four league games without a win prior to beating Nottingham Forest last weekend.