Mikel Arteta confident Arsenal’s players are in a ‘good emotional state’

The Spaniard takes his side to face north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday

Mikel Arteta is happy with the emotional state of his Arsenal squad (Nick Potts/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes his players are in a “good emotional state” following the latest Football Association charge to hit the club – but admits he will hold talks with his squad to bring about a change in “behaviour”.

The Gunners were charged for allegedly failing to control their players as they crowded referee David Coote having not been awarded a penalty for handball in the first half of their FA Cup win over Oxford.