Mikel Arteta settled the discussion on who is the greatest footballer of all time (GOAT). While he snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo, he named his favourite with conviction.

While Arteta’s transfer strategy may seem like a gamble, it is one rooted in a clear vision for Arsenal’s future. By prioritising quality over quantity, tactical fit over marquee names, and long-term success over short-term gains, Arteta is laying the foundations for a sustainable return to the top of English and European football.

Mikel Arteta has said he would give up on Arsenal's title hopes "over my dead body" but added that it will require his side to do something unprecedented