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Mikel Arteta explains how Arsenal's summer signings Kai Havertz and Declan Rice have 'raised the level' as Premier League title bid continues to intensify

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The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-bournemouth-declan-rice-class-man-city-premier-league-title-fight/blt15ee6926a3b0a79b" target="_blank">Gunners went four points clear at the top of the Premier League</a> thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Rice in a 3-0 win against Bournemouth on Saturday. After the match, manager Arteta said his summer recruits, particularly £65 million ($82m) Chelsea recruit Havertz and £105m ($137m) West Ham signing Rice, have had a big impact on the team in many ways.

WHAT HAPPENED?

He told reporters after the match: “If we spend money we’d better do it wisely and in the most effective way. We’re really happy with the recruitment that we had. It had a big impact in the team, it has raised not only the level of the team but the level of the rest of the players as well. You see today (Saturday) we had some big performances from a lot of individuals. If we want to be at that stage you need that.”On Havertz, he added: “He was unbelievable today, honestly. Everything he did: the timings, the movements, how he keeps the ball, the way he goes to the press, how he links play, his understanding of the game. He was unbelievable today.”

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

Arsenal have, arguably, improved from last season but they will still need other teams to do them a favour and pick up points against defending champions and second-placed Manchester City in the run-in.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Arsenal, who have two matches of the season remaining whereas City have a game in hand, are away to Manchester United at Old Trafford next Sunday before rounding off their campaign at home to Everton on May 19.

WHAT NEXT?

Mikel Arteta explains how Arsenal's summer signings Kai Havertz and Declan Rice have 'raised the level' as Premier League title bid continues to intensify | Goal.com US

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the signings of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz have raised the team&apos;s level in their bid to win the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta explains how Arsenal&apos;s summer signings Kai Havertz and Declan Rice have &apos;raised the level&apos; as Premier League title bid continues to intensify

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