This archive report was first published on 28 December 2019.
December 28, 2019
Arsenal's new manager, Mikel Arteta, has set his sights on mending the fractured bond between the club and its disenchanted fanbase.
The team's recent struggles have left supporters feeling let down, with Arsenal sitting 11th in the Premier League standings at the halfway mark – their lowest position in league history.
The fans' frustrations boiled over when they booed captain Granit Xhaka during a match against Crystal Palace, and the midfielder's agent revealed plans to transfer him to Hertha Berlin in January.
Arteta acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating,
