Robert Pires has boldly declared that Arsenal can secure a top-four finish this season, with the Gunners great claiming that the future looks bright again at Emirates Stadium under Mikel Arteta.
Questions have been asked in 2020-21 of whether a north London heavyweight has the right man at the helm.
Arsenal got off to their worst start to a season since 1974-75, leading to inevitable pressure being piled onto the shoulders of an inexperienced coach.
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Arteta has, however, worked his way through those struggles to start clearing the squad's deadwood and collect 16 Premier League points from the last 18 on offer.