Mikel Arteta has made a U-turn on Ainsley Maitland-Niles' Arsenal future, according to a report. The 22-year-old had been expected to depart the Emirates Stadium this summer after falling out of favour under Arteta. However, The Mirror claims that the academy product will be given a chance to prove that he is good enough to nail down a starting spot at Arsenal. Maitland-Niles has made 91 senior appearances for the Gunners and has featured in a number of positions under Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery and Arteta. The report indicates that Arteta, who succeeded Emery in December, sees the England Under-21s international as a central midfielder in the future. Arsenal return to Premier League action...
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