Paul Merson has advised Arsenal to "forget" about its upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth and instead concentrate on the Champions League — but he also has a "worry" heading into next season.

The Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday, leaving Liverpool needing just one more point to clinch the Premier League title.



A draw against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday would secure the title for Arne Slot's team with four games remaining.

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Therefore, by the time Arsenal play their next Premier League match — a home game against Bournemouth on Saturday, May 3 — the title race is likely already to be over.

With Mikel Arteta's squad facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final either side of the Bournemouth clash, Merson has urged the Gunners to put the Premier League on the back burner for now.

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For me, I'd be more disappointed with the result [vs Crystal Palace] on the strength of that if we want to win the Premier League — and that is the aim — this is going to happen every season.

"If you're a good team you're going to go deep into competitions, into Europe, FA Cups, League Cups, hopefully.

What they've done over the last few years, consistently churning out results, winning league titles, going deep in the Champions League, even winning it.

"So, that's what would disappoint Arteta more is next season they're going to have to be a lot more consistent.
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