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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Gary Neville claims if Mikel Arteta was "hard" he would leave Arsenal if they got fourth

Gary Neville claims a "hard" Mikel Arteta would quit Arsenal if he delivered fourth place this season with the club hitting a glass ceiling.

The Gunners are in pole position to land the final Champions League spot and once again grace Europe's top table. Their recent decline has seen them compete in the Europa League or even miss out on Europe all together. Arsenal finished eighth last term but shrewd summer recruitment and commitment to his playing ideals has hugely benefited Arteta this season.

However the north Londoners, once challengers for the top flight, are now someway off the leading pack and may struggle to exceed fourth place. Manchester United, previously Arsenal's main rivals, have also had to manage their expectations following a notable dip since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure.

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