Published: 22:30, 17 February 2026 | Updated: 22:30, 17 February 2026

Mikel Arteta said he felt 'exposed' after a fan harassed him for an autograph while leaving the Emirates Stadium in his car following Arsenal's FA Cup victory over Wigan on Sunday.

Social media footage showed a supporter persistently asking the Spaniard to wind down his window and sign his shirt, a request which Arteta ignored.

The Gunners boss was with his family in the car, which was stuck in traffic outside the stadium.

The north London club reviewed security around players and staff three years ago with autograph hunters, who look to profit from getting their signed memorabilia sold, a prevalent safety risk.

On the incident, he said: 'I always try to be very respectful. I love to sign and (take) photographs as much as we can.

'I think it's part of our role. But there are certain things in terms of security that we have to respect. And especially when certain people are doing it, they are not doing it for the right reasons.

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