Having added three players to his squad this summer, Mikel Arteta feels that the improved flexibility in our squad is already paying dividends.
Sunday’s Community Shield win over Manchester City saw substitute Leandro Trossard score the all-important equaliser, before fellow replacement Fabio Vieira smacked home the winning penalty in the shootout to clinch the silverware.
And Mikel was delighted that his “finishers” made the impact he desired when he introduced them at Wembley, and hopes it inspires other members of our squad who may be disappointed not to be starting matches that they can still regularly make an impact and be the heroes of the hour when called upon.