As the Premier League title race reaches its nail-biting conclusion, Mikel Arteta has called on his Arsenal squad to keep their emotions in check and channel their focus into the final stretch.

The Gunners boss knows that the next few weeks will test his team's composure like never before. With just four games remaining, Arsenal sit at the top of the table and could stretch their lead to six points with a win over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. But recent performances have shown that nothing comes easy in a title fight this tight.

After dropping points in costly defeats to Manchester City and Bournemouth, Arsenal's once-comfortable cushion has shrunk. A nervy 1-0 victory over Newcastle last weekend did little to silence doubts about whether the squad can handle the pressure. Still, Arteta is urging his players to focus on what's ahead, not what's behind.

"Emotions for sure we have to manage in the right way," Arteta told reporters on Friday. "But I want to put more emphasis on showing that desire, that hunger that we have shown all season. We have only four games left and everything to play for, so it doesn't get better than that."

The title race is far from over. Manchester City, sitting second, have games in hand, including a trip to Everton on Monday. With goal difference potentially deciding the champion, every point—and every goal—matters more than ever.

Adding to the drama, Arsenal are also chasing Champions League glory for the first time in their history. A frustrating 1-1 draw in the first leg of their semi-final against Atletico Madrid left Arteta furious over penalty calls that didn't go his way. But with the second leg at home on Tuesday, the Gunners still have a real shot at reaching the final.

"I think we have enough fuel in the tank," Arteta said. "We are planning to win the Premier League. We are exactly where we wanted to be, four games to go, now let's go."

For now, though, all focus is on Fulham. Arteta made it clear that his players are locked in on Saturday's clash, not looking ahead to the European showdown. "Focus on Fulham and hunger," he emphasized. "Hunger to compete, hunger to play, hunger to win."

For fans and players alike, this is the kind of season that defines legacies. And for Arsenal, the message is simple: keep your head, play with heart, and let the results speak for themselves.