If Mikel Arteta needed any help to fully appreciate the scale of the job he faces at Arsenal, it is handy he had a front-row seat for the latest show of evidence. At the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, the flaws were laid bare for the man now tasked with turning the club's fortunes around. At Manchester City, Arteta had the luxury of working with Fernandinho, a master in the art of protecting a defence. The idea of Guardiola's former assistant getting Arsenal to play in the manner in which Manchester City did on Sunday is a tantalising prospect. Mikel Arteta will be under no illusions about the size of the task ahead.

Source: Sky sports December 20, 2019 14:15 UTC