With only two matches remaining in the season and Arsenal having conceded the title race to Liverpool weeks ago, Mikel Arteta and his squad held an open training session today with fans in attendance.

The season isn’t over for Arteta’s team. Despite losing the Premier League title and failing to reach the Champions League final after their semi-final defeat to PSG, they still have two crucial Premier League matches ahead. Arteta’s squad will face Newcastle United next Sunday and must play Southampton at home in the final week.

Arsenal currently sits second in the table with 68 points, but on paper, even Champions League qualification isn’t guaranteed for Arteta’s team. The key to securing qualification lies in Sunday’s match against Newcastle. A victory would confirm their Champions League spot.

Mikel Arteta ordered today’s training session to be held openly at Emirates Stadium with fans present to boost the players’ morale ahead of this crucial match. Players were also asked to bring their children to the session.

The presence of players’ children on the pitch and the joy of Arsenal players with the kids created a cheerful atmosphere during the session, especially with the constant cheers from fans in the stands. At the end of training, the entire Arsenal squad gathered in front of the fans for a chant, concluding the session beautifully.