Had Pep Guardiola's team not been putting together the bleakest run of form of the Catalan coach's managerial career, the spotlight would certainly have been on Arteta.

After a poor run of four league matches without victory, big wins over Nottingham Forest and Portuguese side Sporting have lifted the mood at Arsenal, but they still need to improve their consistency,

Mikel Arteta has pinpointed what is driving Arsenal's sudden resurgence since the November international break, having enjoyed impressive back-to-back victories.