Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is continuing to put his stamp on his Gunners squad, as scrutiny surrounding his future eases. Going into the festive fixture schedule, the Spaniard was believed to be in danger of losing his position, amidst the club's worst start to a top-flight season since 1974.
But wins over Chelsea, Brighton and West Brom have eased concerns and moved the focus onto the January window. Arteta has hinted that the upturn in form won't dramatically alter their plans, with the priority remaining on offloading players.
Sead Kolasnic has already been moved on, joining Bundesliga side Schalke on loan, while a number of other outcasts are expected to leave.
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