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Arsenal 'could be cut adrift' in the Premier League if they continue to focus on the cups, warns Gunners legend David Seaman... but backs Mikel Arteta as he urges the board to let him bring in his 'own team'

David Seaman has advised Mikel Arteta to steer Arsenal's focus back onto the Premier League or risk being left behind, insisting FA Cup triumphs are not enough.

The Gunners last secured a top-four finish back in 2016 but have fed their supporters the consolation of two FA Cup victories since, masking their steady slide to Europa League obscurity.

The north Londoners lie 11th in another campaign to forget, except there will be no cup breadcrumbs in 2021 after Mikel Arteta's were dumped out of both England's domestic cups.

David Seaman has urged Arsenal to prize their focus away from cups and back to the league
The Gunners lifted the FA Cup against last season, masking another below-par league season
Mikel Arteta's side are 11th in the Premier League and in danger of falling behind their rivals

Mikel Arteta's side are 11th in the Premier League and in danger of falling behind their rivals

Arteta is making steady progress at the Emirates and Seaman is keeping full faith in the Spaniard, but the former goalkeeper realises it's time to start regaining ground on Manchester United, Chelsea and Co.