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Matt Verri

Every word from Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard's on-pitch speeches as Arsenal close in on title

Martin Odegaard and Mikel Arteta addressed the Arsenal fans after the club's final home match of the season.

The Gunners beat Burnley 1-0 through Kai Havertz's header to move within touching distance of the Premier League title.

Arsenal will be champions if Manchester City do not pick up all three points against Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

Even if they, it is still in the north Londoners’ hands and victory on the final day against Crystal Palace will seal the title.

The Arsenal players and staff had a lap of appreciation after the win over Burnley and despite the late Monday night kick off, very few home fans left their seats.

Before that lap, Odegaard and Arteta took the microphone to thank the supporters for their support over the season.

Here is every word the Arsenal captain and manager said on the pitch...

Martin Odegaard

"Really proud. I think it has been an amazing season, so far. We have one big one left here and then the Champions League obviously. And we want to take the trophies home.

“It has been amazing. Just a little bit to go now and we are going to give it our all. We have to keep going.

Captain: Martin Odegaard (Getty)

“I can promise you all that we give everything we have every single day. We are going to keep going until the very end. With your support we are going to be ready.

“The fans have been amazing - I think especially these last few home games, arriving at the stadium and seeing everything outside.

“And the atmosphere inside is amazing. So let’s get ready for the last bit - and thank you so much.”

Mikel Arteta

"It’s an absolute joy to witness the transformation and the contribution each of you have had to turn this place into the most beautiful place to enjoy and play our football games.

“This is the soul of this football club and each of you contribute to that. So make sure that every time you step into this stadium you face the responsibility now to match keep it at this standards because it makes such a difference for us and all the players.

“I want to thank you all, and I want see you soon in Selhurst Park and for sure in Budapest as well.

“But please [thank] the protagonists, the amazing group of players and the staff."

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