Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s ‘purpose’ to win silverware as that’s what I’m judged on

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta knows he will be judged by how many trophies he wins (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta said the “purpose” of Arsenal was to win silverware – and admitted his season would be judged by how many trophies the north London club could win.

Arsenal will begin their FA Cup campaign with a third-round tie at Portsmouth on Sunday still fighting on all four fronts.