“That won’t happen” – Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal won’t hand Liverpool the title on a silver platter this Sunday.

Arteta Refuses to Let Go as Liverpool Near Premier League Glory

Mikel Arteta is still fighting to keep Arsenal’s title hopes alive, even though only a mathematical miracle can now stop Liverpool from claiming the Premier League crown this season.

The title could be officially wrapped up on Easter Sunday if Arsenal lose to Ipswich and Liverpool beat Leicester later that day. That scenario would put the Reds 16 points clear with only five games left.

Even if the Gunners win tomorrow, a loss to Crystal Palace in midweek or a Liverpool win over Spurs next weekend would all but seal the title — provided Liverpool first take care of business at the King Power Stadium.

Arteta Aims to Delay Liverpool’s Celebrations

Despite the odds, Arteta has promised his side won’t hand Liverpool the title on a plate. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s clash at Portman Road, the Arsenal boss said (via The Independent): “We will make sure that we win the game against Ipswich, and that [LFC winning the league] doesn’t happen.”

Ipswich, facing the threat of relegation, are themselves in desperate need of points — but Arsenal’s own hopes are dwindling fast.

Hope Fading for Gunners as Reds Close in on Title No. 20

While Arteta maintains a determined front, it’s clear that Arsenal’s focus may be shifting toward the Champions League. Even if they take six points this week, Liverpool simply need to match that tally in their next two games to seal a historic 20th league title.

Young Liverpool star Conor Bradley is visibly excited at the prospect of lifting the trophy, while Dominik Szoboszlai appears unbothered by Arsenal’s remaining fixtures.

Arteta, meanwhile, will be desperate to avoid a repeat of 2020 — when his team gave Liverpool a guard of honour after their title triumph. That moment could come again on 11 May at Anfield if things play out as expected.

For now, Liverpool must stay focused and finish the job. Last week’s draw with West Ham was a reminder not to