Arsenal have won once in six league games, scoring twice and are 14th while their rivals Tottenham are top...so is project Mikel Arteta doomed already?

First things first: Mikel Arteta’s job remains one of the safest in the Premier League.

There is no hint of boardroom disgruntlement and only an epic capitulation of the Gunners’ season would alter that stance. And even that may not be enough to turn them. Arsenal are fully invested in Project Arteta.

They recognise his potential and are convinced that his career — and the club’s fortunes — will head in an upward trajectory.

But while the people who matter remain on board, others are starting to ask questions over Arteta’s lack of experience.