William Gallas claims Mikel Arteta’s decision to sign Raheem Sterling and his subsequent use of him proves he is not a world class manager. Eyebrows were raised when the Arsenal boss turned to a player who had been deemed surplus to requirements by Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window.

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has spoken about Mikel Arteta's status at Arsenal after the Gunners drew Manchester United and fell 15 points behind Liverpool.

It is incredible to think just how close Arsenal were to Liverpool in the Premier League title race after their win against Leicester on February 15. A patched-up Arsenal side got over the line at the King Power Stadium thanks to two goals from emergency centre-forward Mikel Merino.