Mikel Arteta admits he understood the criticism of Arsenal making redundancies while preparing to go on a transfer spending spree.
The Gunners received a public backlash after it was announced 55 staff were losing their jobs days after the FA Cup final and while they were preparing to make new signings.
Their players were also upset as the cuts came despite most of the squad taking a pay cut themselves to try to save jobs amid the crippling costs of the pandemic.
But Arteta insisted they needed to make changes to ensure future success and stability as they looked to streamline several departments at the club.
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