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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager was "terrified" when he took over in 2019

Mikel Arteta says he was initially "terrified" when taking over as manager of Arsenal.

Friday marks five years since the Spaniard, now 42, was appointed at Emirates Stadium to his first role as a manager.

Arteta, previously an assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, took charge following the sacking of Unai Emery with the Gunners 10th in the Premier League.

"I just wanted to make sure I didn't disappoint anybody, that I was capable of doing it," Arteta said.

"I was probably terrified.

"You haven't coached anybody at the highest level, it was the middle of season, without any preparation, without a coaching staff, you get asked to take this amazing and big job.