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Edu identifies key trait Mikel Arteta looked for in Arsenal summer signings

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Mikel Arteta is taking Arsenal back to the Invincible days by getting physical. Gunners technical director Edu, a member of the all-conquering 2004 title winning team, said their new signings are about mental and physical strength as well as finesse and skill.

That reveals a determination to try and tackle Arsenal ’s soft underbelly as deadline day signing Thomas Partey was brought in for his “physical” power to beef up their midfield.

They also spent £27m on defender Gabriel and brought in Brazil star Willian in a window which was designed to turn them back into Premier League contenders.

Edu, a former midfield tough guy who played with the likes of Patrick Vieira and Gilberto Silva, said: “I think we improved the squad's quality and

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