Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper insists Arteta is still 'the right man' but admits they must start 'challenging'

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has insisted Mikel Arteta remains to be the best man for the job however they have to begin difficult quickly.

The Gunners have proven huge enchancment this season after investing closely in the summertime on plenty of youthful gamers.

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They’ve the youngest squad within the Premier league and regardless of thier inexperience seemed set for a high 4 end.

Nevertheless, damning defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle of their final two outings have seen them lose the driving seat within the race for Champions League soccer.

Because the Premier League reaches its conclusion, Arsenal head into the ultimate day understanding that they have to beat Everton and hope Spurs lose to already relegated Norwich to complete within the high 4.

Arteta, who was given a contract extension earlier this month, has been questioned for the reason that Newcastle defeat however Gunners legend Seaman has given his backing to the Spaniard.

Seaman, who works on an informal foundation with the present Arsenal goalkeepers, was talking on his podcast Seaman Says when he backed Arteta however he did go on to say that they have to begin difficult for trophies sooner reasonably than later.

“I nonetheless really feel that Arteta’s the best man.

“I see what he does in coaching, his teaching strategies and the depth, ardour and high quality that he’s acquired. The calls for he makes on the gamers are actually excessive and for me, the staff is getting higher.

“They want be high 5 once more [by Christmas next season], they have to be going for Champions League.

“It’s going to be troublesome for them to be difficult for the Premier League due to the hole from Liverpool and Man Metropolis.

“They have to be difficult, in the event that they’re not, irrespective of who’s the supervisor at Arsenal, there can be questions requested.

“They have to be able to go for Europe. Europe must be the principle goal each season, at the very least. If we’re not high 5 then there will likely be a variety of questions requested.”