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Mikel Arteta Confirms Freddie Ljungberg Will Remain Part of Arsenal Staff

Freddie Ljungberg's time as interim manager of Arsenal came to a quick end, but he will be a key member of Mikel Arteta's staff, after the new boss confirmed the Swede will stay on.

Arteta detailed his discussion with Ljungberg after the 42-year-old was in the dugout for Saturday's 0-0 draw away to Everton, per BBC Sport:

"I spoke to Freddie after the (Everton) game. I told him my idea and the people I wanted to bring to form my coaching staff, their roles and responsibilities of each of them.