Nacho Monreal is backing Mikel Arteta to sort out Arsenal issues … and maintains the club has confidence in his former team, despite keeping an eye on him. on the worst start in 46 years
Real Sociedad defender Nacho Monreal has backed former Arsenal player Mikel Arteta to turn things around despite the club ‘s worst start in 46 years.
Prior to a 3-1 win over Chelsea on Boxing Day, Arsenal had not won in seven league games or won a home game since 1 November.
The Gunners have won their last two games against Brighton and Chelsea respectively to move away from the Premier League relegation zone.
Nacho Monreal (right) has backed manager Mikel Arteta (left) to solve Arsenal’s problems
After a seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, Arsenal have won their last two games
And the Monreal left-back, who played with Arteta at the Emirates from 2013-2016, believes his partner can settle the club’s affairs.
He told Mundo Deportivo: ‘I follow Arsenal well. The season has been very difficult.
‘On the face of it, it looked good enough, as they finished last year, winning the FA Cup and the Community Shield.
Real Sociedad defender Monreal and Arteta were teammates at Arsenal from 2013 to 2016
It’s true that they started winning this year, but then they put together a lot of bad games and results. They have been in the 15th, suffering a lot, with a lot of doubts.
‘The club has a lot of confidence in Mikel, and I see him ready to solve this and give the team a personal touch. The win against Chelsea will give them air and confidence. ‘
Arsenal are currently in 13th place and have opened a nine-point gap between themselves and Fulham in 18th place.
However, Arteta ‘s side is still as close to the relegation zone as they are to Champions League places.
They travel to West Bromwich Albion in their first game of 2021 on Saturday afternoon.
The Baggies are still without a win after the first three games of Sam Allardyce’s tenure.
