Mikel Arteta is still "trying to find his team", according to Cesc Fabregas, who says the Arsenal boss needs time to implement his "exciting" ideas.
Arteta has received plenty of praise for his work at Emirates Stadium since being appointed as Unai Emery's permanent successor in December 2019.
The Gunners have rediscovered a distinctive identity under their former captain, with a high-pressing system based around defending and attacking as a team reaping plenty of rewards over the first year of his tenure.
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Arsenal concluded their 2019-20 campaign with a thrilling run to FA Cup glory, and have been aiming to build on that platform at the beginning of the new season, with mixed results.