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Hector Bellerin defends Mikel Arteta and insists he has 'completely changed' the ethics and work-rate at Arsenal... but admits fans and pundits 'don't see' the improvements that have been made despite missing out on European qualification

Hector Bellerin is adamant Mikel Arteta has made important changes at Arsenal but admitted they may have gone unnoticed by fans and pundits.

It was a difficult first full season for Arteta as the Gunners missed out on a place in Europe for the first time in 25 years after an eighth place finish in the Premier League and a semi-final exit in the Europa League.

Arsenal suffered a dreadful run of form before Christmas and an inconsistent finish to the season raised further doubts over the Spaniard's future.