'Everybody can feel a shift in energy, belief, everything' - Arteta
[Getty Images] After reaching the Champions League final and seeing Manchester City drop points in the Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta wants his side to use the momentum they have created to go one step further and secure silverware. "Everybody can feel a shift in energy, in belief, in everything," the Arsenal boss said. "Let's use it in the right way and understand that the margins and the difficulty of what we are trying to achieve are huge, but we have the ability and the conviction to do it.
" After beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate, Arteta said they have "made history again together" and praised the support at the Emirates. He explained: "The atmosphere, our support has created the energy, the way they managed every ball with us, they made it special and unique, I never felt that in the stadium. " The manager was however keen to lavish praise on his players, stating "it's down to them" to deliver performances, regardless of how much clarity and conviction he gives them.
"It's an incredible group of players and staff," Arteta added. "In elite sports, in football in particular, you can live a really difficult day, but if you can work it, maybe you get rewarded, and we certainly did in the last few weeks. "