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Arsenal 'play so much better when the fans are behind us' says Arteta after first win as manager

The former Gunners midfielder was cheered by his teams performance and commitment as they won at the fourth time of asking under his management

Mikel Arteta is hopeful his Arsenal team’s performance in beating Manchester United 2-0 has given the Emirates Stadium faithful something to be proud of.

The win was the Spaniard's first as a manager after overseeing two draws and a defeat in his first three matches. The result also saw the Gunners avoid their first five-game home losing streak in their long history.

Arteta said he was delighted to break his duck but gave the credit to the fans and the players.