Arsenal vs Liverpool: Mikel Arteta Sends Arsenal Fans Urgent Message Ahead of Liverpool Cracker

• Arsenal are scheduled to host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday
• Mike Arteta is counting on the home support to help the Gunners win the tie
• Five points are separating the two teams ahead of the Sunday encounter

Mikel Arteta has pleaded with Arsenal stars to make the Emirates Stadium "really difficult" for Liverpool ahead of their visit.

The two English giants are scheduled to face off in a Premier League cracker on Sunday, February 4.

The match comes at a time when the Gunners desperately need a positive result to boost their chances of challenging for the domestic crown.

Arteta's charges currently sit third in the standings with 46 points, five points behind Liverpool, who are topping the charts.

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A win or a draw for the north Londoners will see them momentarily leapfrog Manchester City to second place.

Arteta sends Arsenal fans urgent message

Speaking ahead of the Sunday meeting, Arteta has called on the Arsenal support base to make the atmosphere difficult for the visitors.

The Spaniard is undoubtedly counting on their 12th man to make the difference for them in the tie.

“I want our fans to play every single ball with us - so we create a really vibrant, positive atmosphere," Arteta said, per Daily Star.

“In this way, we’re going to make it really, really difficult for Liverpool. I’m convinced that’s going to be the case. The team always have to give the first step and then the crowd react to that," he continued.

Jurgen Klopp made a similar rallying call to Liverpool fans when Arsenal visited Anfield in December.

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The match ended in a 1-1 thrilling draw, with the spoils shared in Merseyside.

Will Arteta leave Arsenal?

Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on Arteta responding to recent transfer speculation linking him to Barcelona and the alleged decision to depart at the end of the season.

Spanish reports have suggested the Arsenal manager would be stepping down in the summer, with several outlets linking him to the managerial role at the Catalans.

It was reported that Arteta had conveyed to his close circle his openness to leave the Emirates Stadium after the ongoing campaign amid growing links to Barcelona.