Shkodran Mustafi joined Arsenal from Valencia in 2016Mikel Arteta has handed Shkodran Mustafi an Arsenal lifeline, telling the defender he can have a future at the club if he cuts the mistakes out of his game. But asked if Mustafi could have a long-term future at Arsenal, Arteta said: "When he is my player and when he is training with me the way he does every day, of course. 2:58 FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Chelsea's draw with Arsenal in the Premier League FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Chelsea's draw with Arsenal in the Premier League"Yes he made a mistake, but it's OK. While Arteta acknowledges Mustafi has been at fault at times, he says the most important thing is the 27-year-old is not cowed by his errors. "I don't believe that at 27 you cannot improve certain aspects of the game; I really believe you can," said Arteta.

Source: Sky sports January 26, 2020 23:37 UTC