Mikel Arteta defends snubbing underused £35 million Arsenal star
Mikel Arteta has relied heavily on a core group of Arsenal players this season (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta has defended his management of Arsenal’s squad in the wake of costly defeats against Bayern Munich and Aston Villa.
The Gunners were knocked off top spot in the Premier League following a shock home defeat against Villa, while their Champions League dream was crushed in midweek after they lost 1-0 at the Allianz Arena.
Arteta has relied on a core group of players this season with the