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.

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.

Mikel Arteta has been accused of ‘disrespecting’ Raheem Sterling during Arsenal’s Premier League draw with Manchester United. Arsenal fell further behind Premier League champions-elect Liverpool at the weekend as they were held to a 1-1 draw by United.