Mikel Arteta believes there is a difference between fans and supporters – and insists Arsenal have more of the latter.
After losing their first three Premier League games without scoring, leaving them bottom of the table, Arsenal have returned from the international break with three successive victories in all competitions without conceding to lift morale.
And ahead of his first Emirates north London derby as manager in front of supporters, Arteta singled out those whose backing never wavered.
Mikel Arteta has praised Arsenal supporters for backing the team through a difficult stretch
He said: ‘I can’t wait to have that experience.