Mikel Arteta: The pressures of a playmaker

By Ben Welch
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Your manager and team-mates are looking to you for inspiration. The opposition are looking to cut you in half. What you doing to do? Let Mikel Arteta help

Wave after wave of attack is crashing against the opposition’s defence. As the team’s playmaker the weight of expectation rests on your shoulders.

The enemy’s executioner is targeting you. Your team-mates and manager are looking to you for a flash of brilliance.

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Ben Welch