Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta stated that he is not trying to establish his authority with a dictatorial approach but to demand respect and commitment from the players.
A lot of dust was raised last Sunday when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s captain’s armband was removed because he violated the team’s rules on discipline.
“I do not impose my authority by acting dictatorially or being ruthless. I seek only one thing, respect, and devotion. That is the minimum. If I can’t get it, I will pack my bags and go somewhere else, “Arteta said.
Arsenal is in a great series after a slow start and is in fourth place in the Premier League with 32 points, or 12 points less than the leading Manchester City.
“I can’t ask the players to put every ball in the net, but I will ask them to do the right things for this club every day. To be successful, you have to show passion for that and if you want to represent a club like Arsenal, that is the least you have to give, ”added the Spanish coach.
