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Santi Cazorla admits Arsenal are 'inconsistent' under Mikel Arteta but backs ex-team-mate to 'achieve big things' ahead of do-or-die Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal

Santi Cazorla has insisted his former team-mate Mikel Arteta is the right man to lead Arsenal despite a season where results have been largely unconvincing.

The Gunners are ninth in the Premier League table, and are relying on winning the Europa League to secure a place in Europe next season.

But Cazorla, who played with Arteta in North London for four years under Arsene Wenger, back his friend to come good as manager.

Santi Cazorla has back his former team-mate Mikel Arteta to be a success as Arsenal manager
The Spaniard admitted the Gunners have been inconsistent under Arteta but still backs him

'I think he's the right man to take the club forward,' Cazorla told uefa.