3 reasons why Mikel Arteta is the perfect appointment for Arsenal

#1 Son of the soil

Arteta has produced some fine moments in the middle of the pitch for Arsenal.

The Arsenal of 2010 was appreciated and adored for its eye-catching, exemplary style of play. The likes of Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere ruled the roost in the midfield while in their prime for the Gunners, albeit for a very short period of time.

Mikel Arteta may not have been the most noticeable player on the pitch, but he was crucial to his team's tactical setup. He joined the Gunners in 2011 and went on to establish himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in the squad. His ability to dynamically read and understand the finer elements of the game gave his team a definitive cutting edge.

Arteta may not have been a prolific goalscorer or a mazy dribbler, but he was a passionate leader on the pitch and knew exactly what it meant to play for his club. The Arsenal of today needs an injection of adrenaline, and a lot will rest on Arteta's ability to inspire them as he did when he was their captain.

Pep Guardiola isn't the only high-profile manager to have influenced the Spaniard. Arsene Wenger also worked with Arteta during his time as a player, and would admittedly let him conduct training sessions every now and then in his final campaign as a player at the club.

"I will have everyone 120% committed, that's the first thing. If not, you don't play for me." Mikel Arteta's response to questions on his managerial style makes it evident that like his mentors, he does not mince words.

Arsenal's squad needs a serious review, both tactically and temperamentally, and a studious, tactically astute, and outspoken Mikel Arteta may just prove to be the magic potion.