Mikel Arteta was always a “big risk” for Arsenal, says David Seaman, but the Spaniard is being backed to get things right at Emirates Stadium if given time in which to turn their fortunes around.
The Gunners took a calculated gamble when appointing their new head coach in December 2019 following the departure of Unai Emery.
Former Arsenal captain Arteta returned to north London and took on the first managerial post of his career. While he boasted Premier League experience from his playing days, and had been working alongside Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, the 38-year-old was a rookie tactician thrown in at the deep end.