Intro:

Captain Mikel Arteta believes the Arsenal squad is the best it's been in years ahead of the north London club's FA Cup semi-final clash with Reading.

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SOUNDBITE: Mikel Arteta, Arsenal captain (Q: Are you close to a return to fitness?)

"I'm not far, I've done five or six sessions with the first team. I'm feeling good, I don't think I am ready to start, but I am almost there. It has been a long process, we don't want to rush it and make a mistake at the end of the rehab, but I think I will be back soon."

SOUNDBITE: Mikel Arteta, Arsenal captain (Q: You're on an eight-match winning run in the league what has impressed you about Arsenal over the past few weeks?)

"I think we are very determined now and we really believe that we can beat any team and we have a little bit of the arrogance that sometimes you need before a game, when you are sure if you do the right things we are going to win it. I think we've got the best squad we've had for years. Since I've been here for sure the best squad in numbers and quality and we are in a really good position now. Comparing where we were in November and December we are in a very strong position."

SOUNDBITE: Mikel Arteta, Arsenal captain (Q: You're second in the Premier League, seven points behind Chelsea, but could you still do the double?)

"I think the next two weeks will determine where we really are and what we can do in the next five weeks."

SOUNDBITE: Mikel Arteta, Arsenal captain (On FA Cup semi-final opponents Reading).

"We know we've got the ability to beat Reading and we have to do it on the day. For them it is going to be special, they are going to be super-motivated, Wembley is a really special day and the atmosphere that gets created there is something different. So you better work hard and get the job done early."