Arteta: I’m so excited ahead of Arsenal debut

Mikel Arteta says he is really excited ahead of playing for the Arsenal and is keen to show Gooners how he can help us get back on track.

The Spanish midfielder, signed for £10m from Everton on transfer deadline day, is in line to face Swansea at the Emirates in the Premier League in what will be his debut. And he told the club’s website: “I can’t wait to start playing. I can’t wait to play at the Emirates, I think it’s an unbelievable stadium. I’m so excited.

“I have always been a big admirer of the Arsenal philosophy, the way they play, the way they do the job, and it’s always exciting watching Arsenal play. In England there is no better team to watch than Arsenal.

“Hopefully I will not take long to adapt but obviously you need to meet new characters, new personalities and new players with different abilities so you need to pick that up as soon as possible to get an understanding on the pitch.

“But I have been watching a few videos and have got some work done before training and hopefully that will help me.”

CARL ELDRIDGE – Follow me on Twitter @eldomedia