Arteta wants Arsenal to 'raise the bar' in Spurs showdown

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to “raise the bar” as the Premier League leaders prepare for a defining moment in the title race against north London rivals Tottenham. Arteta's side make the short journey to Spurs on Sunday looking to keep title rivals Manchester City at bay with a vital victory. The Gunners are one point clear of second-placed City, who have a game in hand and will kick off at Nottingham Forest soon after the final whistle in north London. After a damaging home defeat against Aston Villa, Arteta's team have bounced back by winning at Wolves and crushing Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday.