Edu was reportedly unhappy that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was gaining too much authority at the Emirates Stadium ahead of his exit from the club. The Brazilian departed the north London giants at the start of November after spending more than half a decade as an executive with the Gunners.

Arsenal have been dealt a slight curveball ahead of their clash against Manchester United. Mikel Arteta will lock horns with Ruben Amorim at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as they both look to book a place in the FA Cup fourth round.

Emmanuel Petit has identified the three signings Mikel Arteta needs to make in January to kick-start Arsenal’s season and admits he is getting ‘frustrated’ and ‘annoyed’ by Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners are struggling to show the consistency that enabled them to rival Manchester City for the Premier League title over the past two seasons.