Maresca was something of a surprise choice for the award. Also nominated were Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, whose eight-match winning streak got underway on November 6 with a Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

At the moment, there is still one question on every Arsenal fan's mind, and manager Mikel Arteta just swiftly dodged that question.

Mikel Arteta challenged Declan Rice to improve his long throws and replicate the standards set by Brentford right back Michael Kayode.

Paul Scholes believes Arsenal’s title bid will falter once again unless Mikel Arteta finds a way to improve his team's record in the Premier League’s biggest fixtures. The former Manchester United midfielder issued a pointed critique after Arsenal were beaten in agonising fashion by Aston Villa on Saturday,

MIKEL ARTETA is open to spending again in January after Arsenal’s injury woes. The Gunners are five points clear at the top of the table despite having had to battle injuries to key players

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has rejected claims from Chelsea counterpart Enzo Maresca that the Blues cannot yet be seen as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.