Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have a responsibility to not go easy on their training ground neighbours Watford just because they have a season-defining FA Cup final approaching.
Watford head to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday knowing defeat could condemn them to relegation to the Championship, with Aston Villa surviving at their expense.
Arteta is preparing for his club’s Cup final against Chelsea – which represents their ticket into Europe – but still feels they have to be fair to the other sides.
Watford head to the Emirates Stadium knowing that defeat could condemn them to relegation
‘We need to know the responsibility we have towards the other clubs,’ Arteta said.