Arteta says Arsenal must 'continue to be like a hammer' in Liverpool pursuit

KEEPING THE FAITH: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta  has not given up hope of reeling Liverpool back in to avoid finishing as runners-up for a third consecutive season. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Mikel Arteta said it is hammer time for Arsenal in their bid to stop Liverpool from running away with the Premier League title.

The Gunners will head into their New Year's Day fixture at Brentford nine points adrift of Arne Slot's rampant Reds.