A former Arsenal star who had a stint alongside Matteo Guendouzi has explained why he believes the midfielder was far from a success under Mikel Arteta's tutelage at the Emirates

Arsenal have been warned that they must show signs of improvement if they are to convince Mikel Arteta to remain at the Emirates Stadium. Gunners icon Alan Smith believes the Spaniard will want to see the reward of his hard work - but could depart if he feels the club is ‘standing still’.

Matteo Guendouzi was frozen out by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta before leaving the club in 2022 - and his attitude has been cited as the reason behind the decision to favour others

Mikel Arteta said after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea that it has been a “nightmare eight weeks” for him and his Arsenal side due to continued problems with suspensions and injuries.

COMMENT: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta needs several things to go his way as he seeks to turn around his side's form.

IMAGO / Pressinphoto Arsenal are interested in signing Liverpool transfer target Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad next summer as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his midfield options. The Reds were informed that Zubimendi wanted to leave Real Sociedad ...

With the Basque club knowing that other Euro 2024 winners in Robin Le Normand and Mikel Merino were leaving, for Atletico Madrid and Arsenal respectively, a boyhood fan like Zubimendi did not want to make the situation more difficult for his club.

Arsenal given reason to respond to Martin Zubimendi move as winter window plans begin to take shape for title challengers