Four years after his plea to give Arteta more time, it's fair to say that Cech has been vindicated. While Arsenal 's journey under their manager hasn't been entirely smooth, with an eighth-place finish in the season when Cech spoke out, they have undoubtedly improved and appear poised to maintain their third title challenge in consecutive seasons.

Former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant believes it is ‘clear’ that Mikel Arteta does not ‘trust’ one of his players. The Gunners are attempting to win their first Premier League title since 2004 following back-to-back near misses under Arteta.

Former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant thinks Mikel Arteta "doesn't trust" Raheem Sterling after "getting overlooked for younger talent".

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are looking internally for solutions to cope with Bukayo Saka ’s absence - but they will move in the January transfer window if “something unbelievable” becomes available.

It’s been 5 years since Arsenal gave Mikel Arteta his first job as a manager. In his first ever season as a boss he led us to our 14th FA Cup and as he reminded us of last week, two Community Shields.

Bukayo Saka faces “many weeks” on the sidelines after suffering a torn hamstring, while his Arsenal team-mate Raheem Sterling will also be unavailable for a similar period. Saka, 23, was forced off during the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday with an injury to his right leg.