Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urges Alex Runarsson to block out criticism

Icelandic youngster may have to face Aston Villa on Saturday

Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Runarsson made his Premier League debut off the bench against Wolves. (Catherine Ivill/PA)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Alex Runarsson to ignore criticism of his game – with the third-choice goalkeeper potentially in line for a full Premier League debut at Aston Villa.

The Iceland international moved to the Emirates Stadium from Dijon in the summer but has been limited to four appearances in the Europa League and a start in the Carabao Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester City.