Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issues stern response to sack claims after receiving Edu backing

Mikel Arteta has made it clear he is willing to take responsibility for Arsenal’s current rut but the Gunners boss remains adamant he is the right man to turn things around. The north London side are currently slumped in 15th place in the Premier League after 12 matches and Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley was their fourth successive home defeat.

The dismal performance has increased the pressure on Arteta, who despite winning the FA Cup last season, is facing the prospect of an early dismissal at the Emirates Stadium.

“It’s not time to hide, it’s time to put your face and your body on the line and at the moment, I’m sorry, but we have to take the bullets,” he said.

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