Mikel Arteta is now repaying the trust placed in him by Arsenal chiefs after missing out on Champions League qualification last season.
The Gunners narrowly missed out on a top four spot at the expense of their rivals Tottenham last term after losing a crucial North London Derby and suffering defeat away to Newcastle, leading to heavy criticism of the Spaniard. Arsenal made the decision to stick with Arteta and trust in the ongoing project at the Emirates Stadium after facing difficulties throughout the 2021/22 season.
The Gunners boss has shown he does not want any players in his squad that do not buy in to his ideas and plan at the club, highlighted by the way he handled the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saga last season which resulted in the Gabonese striker joining Barcelona in the January transfer window.
