Jamie Redknapp believes Mikel Arteta is dealing with “a team full of kidders” at Arsenal right now and should be given time to clear out the deadwood in his squad.
The Gunners have suffered their worst start to a top-flight campaign for 46 years this season, with eight defeats out of 14 in the Premier League leaving them four points above the relegation zone.
They were also thrashed 4-1 at home by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night, which was their biggest home loss in a major cup match for 22 years.
Several Arsenal fans are now calling for Arteta to leave the club, especially following a bizarre recent press conference which saw him rattle off “chance of winning” percentages as proof that his side are.
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