Football: Arteta challenges Arsenal players to overcome fatigue with strong mentality

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says fatigue is not an excuse for his players as the Premier League campaign enters its final stages. The Gunnars face Leicester on Sunday after a long trip to Greece to take on Benfica in midweek. "Fatigue is a lot of times, mental. Because when things go well and you score a goal, I'm sure you still have the energy to sprint and celebrate that goal. But when you have to track somebody back, then you are tired. I don't really agree with that. When you are on that pitch until you are absolutely done, you have to give your best," said Arteta.