But Arteta has said the minimum he demands from his Arsenal squad is “respect and commitment” and he will “go somewhere else” if he isn’t able to deliver that.

“I don’t establish my authority by being dictatorial or trying to be ruthless,” Arteta said. “I just ask for one thing, it’s respect and commitment. That’s all.

“And if you don’t ask for that at this level, I think I pack my bags and I go somewhere else because that’s the minimum you can ask for.

“I am sorry but I am going to expect that from everybody who works for the club. First of all myself.

“And the day I don’t do that, I walk through that door and go and do something else. It is as clear as that.

“To be successful you have to be passionate about something and you want to represent a club of this size with its history, that is the minimum standard you have to bring.

Non negotiables.

And he’s right, of course.

Seen off our highest ever earner. Looks like he’ll see off our second ever highest earner. Will probably sell our record signing next summer.

This is Arteta’s club now.

https://twitter.com/TikiTakaConnor/status/1474151275571073027

On video what J99 have written.

Arteta

There is something more in the Auba situation of what we know through the media.

comment by Lexington 125.2 (U8879)
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Non negotiables.

And he’s right, of course.

Seen off our highest ever earner. Looks like he’ll see off our second ever highest earner. Will probably sell our record signing next summer.

This is Arteta’s club now.
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All three of those are in no way undroppable either

If anything the wages/price tag is what at times kept them in the team

Bit harsh on Pepe maybe

I guess it would be 'interesting' to see whether it would've been the same had any of these players been playing well but beyond that I agree with his stance on this.

Think we've had attitude issues in the squad going well back into the Wenger days so if he's truly is going to sort the culture problem then that's good to hear

Think it’s fine to make allowances for a Thierry Henry or Patrick Vieira. Not so much for a (clearly coasting) pass his prime Ozil, or still yet to prove anything Guendouzi.

I like Auba, and, despite how it looks likely his time at Arsenal will end, will always remember him for the FA Cup run and win. But, as Crouch says, he’s hardly undroppable now.

He’s an emotional guy, and I dare say is as frustrated by the way his season is going as anyone. Something has probably happened behind the scenes that we’re not being told. Add that to his tardiness...

Remember, the theory is Arteta loves Xhaka because he reminds him of himself as a player. I can’t think of anyone in the current squad that is less like Arteta as a captain than Auba.

Jeorge Bird
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Oooohhh, a twitter round up!!

Best news I can give

No Takehiro Tomiyasu in any of the training pics. Neither Ben White.

You know covid is going to hit the team when we play City and spurs

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AMN NOT OSTRACISED???!!! 🧐

Norwich trying to get the boxing day clash postponed.

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Norwich trying to get the boxing day clash postponed.
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They don't have 13 players available?

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Jeorge Bird
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AMN NOT OSTRACISED???!!! 🧐
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Amn > Xhaka.

James Olley
@JamesOlley
Exclusive: Roma are in talks to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan in January. Nothing finalised but discussions currently focusing on loan with possible an option to buy. Everton also retain an interest. Story:
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If we have an option in mind to replace him, then fine, but considering how weak our midfield will be in January/lack of options, we can't let him go otherwise.

Just make the loan start end of January

Not sure if Roma or Everton would agree to those terms, assuming they want him as soon as possible.

Also have to consider what AMN wants and how hard he would push for a move away.

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Jeorge Bird
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Amn > Xhaka.
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None of his performances for arsenal or at West brom have suggested he is a better option than xhaka.

I actually like AMN. He could over time develop into that "midfielder" we are after

comment by Samir (U2630)
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James Olley
@JamesOlley
Exclusive: Roma are in talks to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan in January. Nothing finalised but discussions currently focusing on loan with possible an option to buy. Everton also retain an interest. Story:
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If we have an option in mind to replace him, then fine, but considering how weak our midfield will be in January/lack of options, we can't let him go otherwise.
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I say no to this. Let him sign a new contract.

I hope Arsenal will consider my no.

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posted 54 minutes ago
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posted 44 minutes ago
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Jeorge Bird
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Amn > Xhaka.
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None of his performances for arsenal or at West brom have suggested he is a better option than xhaka.

I actually like AMN. He could over time develop into that "midfielder" we are after
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So motm performances for Arsenal don't count?

I think this is more about Renato Sanches. If we really are serious him then adios AMN. As long as I don't have to suffer Xhaka at Arsenal I really don't care who we get.

مهتم باستعارة ميتلاند نايلز في يناير القادم .. من المفهوم ان

I've a sneaky suspicion we're gonna sign Wilshere

Jack plus another would be fine by me