In each of the past four Premier League campaigns, Arsenal have recorded more points than the season before: from a nadir of 56 points (eighth) after Arteta took over midway through the 2019-20, to 61 points (eighth), to 69 points (fifth), to 84 points (second) to 89 points (second) last season, just two points behind champions Manchester City.

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Gary Neville has suggested that Mikel Arteta is influencing Arsenal fans to turn against match officials and complain about decisions that go against the team.

Arsenal have been charged for failing to control their players, who surrounded referee Michale Oliver when Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off on Saturday during their 1-0 away win at Wovlerhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.