Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping two of his January recruits can finally make an impact at the Emirates Stadium in the coming weeks. Defenders Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares were both initially signed on loan last winter before their moves were made permanent later in the year. But neither has been able to hit the ground running with the Gunners, with injury the main reason for their respective stuttering starts. Pablo Mari has struggled with injury (Peter Powell/NMC Pool/PA) Mari has made just three appearances for Arsenal since joining from Flamengo – the last coming in a 3-0 defeat to former club Manchester City in June. With the loan fee and transfer amount combined, the 27-year-old...
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