MIKEL ARTETA is prepared to be “ruthless” just like Pep Guardiola after taking over at Arsenal.
And theex-Manchester City No 2Warning Gunners flops to change their attitude – or GO.
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The new Gunners boss addressed the squad at the club’s London Colney training ground just hours after signing his £ 5million-a-year contract until the summer of (*****************************************************. ***
Arteta made it clear what he is expecting from the players who have won one of their last games.
He said: “I want people to take responsibility for their jobs and people who deliver passion and energy.
“Anyone who doesn’t buy into this, or who has a negative effect, is not good enough for this environment or this culture.
“I need to understand how they’re feeling and what they’re lacking. If I reach that point then I can help them to trust me and follow me.
“A lot of external things happened over the past few months that has had a knock-on effect on the team, their relationships and the perception people have of them as a team.
“They need to be united because that dressing room is untouchable.
“Respect issues have to be addressed. If they want to follow that they are in. If not, they are out. ” Arteta has only spoken briefly to interim bossFreddie Ljungberg, who takes charge of today’s clash with Everton. The Spaniard added: “I said,‘ You know them, you’ve trained with them, do what you feel is right ’.” Arsenal have paid City around £ 2m in compensation for their new chief. 4 ********* (4) ************Mikel Arteta has learned a lot from Man City chief pep GuardiolaCredit: Getty – Contributor Mikel Arteta hints ‘massive player’ Mesut Ozil has Arsenal future in first press conference as boss Read More
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