Mikel Arteta insists his Arsenal side need to earn the right to become Premier League champions, rather than rely on any possible sanctions imposed upon title rivals Manchester City.Arsenal sit five points clear of the holders heading into this weekend’s fixtures and the top two clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.The game will take place with a cloud hanging over the visitors, who have been accused of more than 100 alleged rule breaches.City have denied wrongdoing but could face stringent sanctions if they are found to have broken spending regulations by an independent commission.Points deductions, expulsion from the league and severe financial penalties would all be on the table – but for Arteta, he wants his side to challenge for the title on the pitch. Pusoy
Mikel Arteta insists his Arsenal side need to earn the right to become Premier League champions, rather than rely on any possible sanctions imposed upon title rivals Manchester City.Arsenal sit five points clear of the holders heading into this weekend’s fixtures and the top two clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.The game will take place with a cloud hanging over the visitors, who have been accused of more than 100 alleged rule breaches.City have denied wrongdoing but could face stringent sanctions if they are found to have broken spending regulations by an independent commission.Points deductions, expulsion from the league and severe financial penalties would all be on the table – but for Arteta, he wants his side to challenge for the title on the pitch. Sports