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'The fun is back!' - Arsenal defender Sokratis relishing life under Arteta after Man Utd win

The Gunners won their first game under their new boss on Wednesday, leaving the Greek defender optimistic about the club's future

Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos was delighted after his side defeated Manchester United on Wednesday, saying "the fun is back" under new boss Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners put in an assured performance on New Year's Day, cruising to a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium after first-half goals from Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis.

It was an encouraging step forward under Arteta, who took charge of his first Arsenal game at the weekend and saw his side fall to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against Chelsea, despite an improved performance.