Almost exactly a year ago Mikel Arteta was asked about Hector Bellerin and the response from the Arsenal skipper was emphatic. He backed his fellow Spaniard to break through and make himself first choice right back at the club, and said he could do that job for years. 'I think he’s a top player,” said Arteta in September 2014. “He’s going to be the right back of Arsenal for many years, in my opinion – providing he continues to progress in the way he has been doing. “Mentally, he handles what is requested to play at the highest level. He’s got pace, technique and he’s a very positive guy.” Obviously a few things had to go his way. Mathieu Debuchy picked up injuries, Calum...
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