John Hartson thinks Arsenal should continue to back boss Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta has had a difficult first full season in charge of Arsenal. Picture: John Walton

John Hartson thinks Arsenal should continue to support Mikel Arteta despite the Gunners facing the prospect of having their worst league campaign for 26 years.

The pressure has grown on Arteta during a poor season, but Wednesday’s 1-0 win at Chelsea lifted Arsenal to eighth place and gave them an outside chance of qualifying for Europe next season.