Mikel Arteta faces competition from Pep Guardiola, Michael Carrick and others to be named Premier League manager of the season. Also vying for the award is Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Sunderland's Regis Le Bris and Brentford's Keith Andrews.

William Gallas has urged Mikel Arteta to ‘replace’ £60m Arsenal signing Martin Zubimendi ahead of the summer transfer window. Zubimendi enjoyed a bright start to his Arsenal career after moving to the Emirates Stadium last summer from La Liga side Real Sociedad.

Arsenal are two points clear of Man City and have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday; watch Arsenal vs Burnley live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 6.

Life could scarcely be any sweeter for Mikel Arteta, at the centre of the delirious party he has so long craved. He sprinted off the touchline as Arsenal confirmed their place in their first Champions League final for 20 years and just kept running,