Arriving just eight games into Mikel Arteta's tenure at Arsenal, Cedric Soares oversaw the evolution of the north London club who've become title contenders under the stewardship of the Spaniard

Cedric Soares was one of Mikel Arteta's first signings at Arsenal and played a key role in the dressing room despite his lack of game time during his time at the Emirates

Mikel Arteta refused to point fingers at his misfiring attackers as Arsenal bowed out of the FA Cup at the Third Round stage against rivals Manchester United. The Gunners were squeezed out in a penalty shootout at the Emirates Stadium as the ten-men Red Devils dug deep to secure a spot in the next phase.