Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal's wretched form remains a "blip" and not the descent into a Premier League relegation battle. Gunners boss Arteta has thanked director Edu and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for their support, in the wake of Arsenal's winless run stretching to five league matches. Arteta shouldered the full blame for Arsenal's seventh defeats in their opening 12 Premier League matches – calling on critics to fire all their shots at him as the manager. Asked if he still retains the backing of his players, Arteta replied: "My feeling is yes but this is a question for them obviously. Technical director Edu, left, has thrown his support behind manager Mikel...
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