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14th December 2020
09:51am GMT

As well as Xhaka being unhappy at being made to play in numerous positions at the club, a report by Football.London suggests Arteta's relationship with David Luiz has broken down to the extent the pair haven't spoken directly to one another in a matter of weeks.
The same report adds that the Brazilian defender's representatives have rejected such claims, making clear Luiz enjoys a good relationship with his manager.
Even so, the feeling that all is not well off the field, as well as on it, is clear. The same report states that some members of the Arsenal squad were unhappy at the way Arteta publicly criticised Nicolas Pepe for his sending off during the game with Leeds earlier in the month. All this, as well as Arteta's decision to omit Mesut Ozil from the squad, doesn't exactly paint a picture of squad harmony.
Arsenal host high-flying Southampton in their next league outing, before taking on Everton at Goodison Park. Should they fail to win those games, the club's decision-makers may well have to take action.Explore more on these topics: