The Spaniard believes that his side are starting to head in the right direction, with foundations for future success being put in place
Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal had to “go a little bit backwards” under him in order to establish forward momentum, with a “significant” summer of spending at Emirates Stadium helping to put the foundations in place on which future success can be built.
The Gunners suffered a serious stumble out of the blocks this season, with no points and no goals recorded through their opening three Premier League fixtures.
Pressure began to build on Arteta as a result, especially as a club-record £145 million ($200m) had been invested in the last transfer window, but the tide has turned with three successive wins – including a notable derby success against Tottenham – and the Gunners boss believes there is cause for optimism in north London.