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'Ljungberg has helped my game a lot' - Maitland-Niles praises Arsenal coach's influence

Having been promoted to assistant first-team coach in the summer, the former Invincible has already made a big impression on the squad

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has praised Freddie Ljungberg's influence at Arsenal, calling the Swede “a big figure in the team”.

Ljungberg was promoted from Arsenal Under-23s boss to assistant first-team coach in the summer, with Steve Bould moving in the opposite direction.

The former Invincible has been working closely with Unai Emery for the last few months and, according to Maitland-Niles, making his presence felt in the dressing room.

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“There's quite a few things [I have learnt from Ljungberg] really,” he said.