The Gunners have continued to struggle for consistency under a new boss, but have bolstered their ranks in January and hope to have turned a corner
Arsenal’s “defence has been useless” this season, says Charlie Nicholas, with Mikel Arteta considered to have “inherited a mess” at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners turned to a familiar face for inspiration after taking the decision to part with Unai Emery.
Another Spaniard has been drafted into the dugout, with former club captain Arteta taking on the first managerial post of his coaching career.
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He is considered to have offered cause for optimism across the early weeks of his reign, but consistency remains an issue for a side that has been plagued by that problem for some time now.