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Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal's fringe players it takes 'just a second to change history' as Gunners prepare for hectic Premier League and Champions League run-in

Mikel Arteta has reminded his squad that it takes 'just a second to change the history of a football club' as Arsenal look to utilise their fringe players in a congested title run-in.

This month see the Gunners play twice a week, including two Champions League quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich.

That brings players like Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe, who have been stuck on the bench, into the picture.

Ahead of Arsenal's match against Luton on Wednesday, Arteta said: 'Our obligation and our duty is to be prepared to play any minute in any moment.