As Mikel Arteta came out for his pre-match duties before Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final, he was absolutely beaming. You really got the sense of a football figure relishing the occasion, and he certainly set the right tone.
That’s now been the case for two weeks. An ultra-focused Mikel Arteta has particularly sought out David Raya and Mikel Merino. The two played under Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique for Spain, and Arteta and his staff have naturally been keen for any extra insights.
