On yesterday's Arsecast Extra, there was a big discussion about Mikel Arteta, his methods, what we think we're learning about him, and lots more. As ever, the usual caveats apply. If we accept that this Arsenal team is a work in progress, then so is he. This is his first job, he's been in it for exactly 10 months now, and the circumstances of his appointment and what he's had to contend with in such a short space of time have been exceptional. I use that word deliberately because I can't remember any manager starting his career in a job with so many and varied things to deal with (you all know what they are, so I don't need to go over them again). I think it's also worth remembering that...
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