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3 changes Mikel Arteta needs to make after Man City defeat

By Adam Keys

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 26, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 26, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Arteta needs to give up on his faith in Rob Holding
Arteta needs to give up on his faith in Rob Holding /

2. Rob Holding has to be dropped

The warning signs were showcased over the last few weeks, but Wednesday night was a complete disaster for Rob Holding. Arsenal fans have always known and accepted his limited ability on the ball, but this game showed that he’s not capable of doing the fundamentals at this level.

His indecision is causing big problems for Ben White and Gabriel, who don’t know from one minute to the next whether he’s going to attack or sit deep, and against City, he made the wrong decision more often than not.

Arteta may be limited in the options he has available, but he learnt from Pep, who is the master at getting creative with his squad, and if he wants to turn things around, it is an absolute must to address this area.

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