Gary Lineker drops new Arsenal rant and shares what 'scared' players must be told

Gary Lineker drops new Arsenal rant and shares what 'scared' players must be toldGary Lineker delivered a message to Arsenal players following their surprise 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth, with the vital Manchester City clash looming at the EtihadCommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist19:15, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGary Lineker says Arsenal must revel in the Premier League title situationGary Lineker has delivered an X-rated verdict on the mindset he believes Mikel Arteta will be drumming into his Arsenal squad following their latest blow, the 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth. As the Premier League enters its crucial closing stages, every slip-up threatens to unsettle the players, though Arsenal will have the opportunity to regain their composure when they meet their direct challengers next weekend.‌With Manchester City possessing a game in hand against Crystal Palace, the margins are razor-thin - it is essentially now or never for Arsenal. During his regular slot on the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker considered the weight Arsenal's players will be experiencing at this juncture of the campaign and delivered an unambiguous verdict.‌"This is genuinely what I believe and it's easier said than done but it's something that I did," Lineker said. "You've got to revel in the situation, you've got to enjoy the pressure.‌"Where do you want to be in the middle of the table? You're fighting for the glory, this is it. And if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen but my God, enjoy it.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta must win trophies this season - otherwise Arsenal boss will never recoverREAD MORE: Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri dealt new blow within hours of Mikel Arteta warningJOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page"It's like amazing, like buzz of going out into big games, World Cups, league title deciders, FA Cup finals. That's what you dream abou...