Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal’s No.1 shirt was never really up for grabs after praising first choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Emiliano Martinez left the Gunners this summer after eight years of service, joining Aston Villa for £20m. The Argentine stopper played an important role in helping Arsenal win the FA Cup and Community Shield.
But was faced with the prospect of returning to back up role with Leno returning from injury. It was never clear whether Leno or Martinez would be the first choice goalkeeper this season.
But Arteta appears to have put any debate to bed with his latest comments about the issue. "I really believe in Bernd. I know him really well, I know what people give us,” he said. "We have to adapt to the
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