Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta says he felt “exposed” after being persistently asked by an Arsenal fan for an autograph while he was with his wife.

Arteta was leaving the Emirates Stadium on Sunday after Arsenal's win over Wigan Athletic in his car with his family in an area where fans regularly spot high-profile figures from the club making their way home.

The manager followed protocol from club security, who encourage players and coaches not to roll down their windows when approached by supporters. Measures that were reviewed at Arsenal as recently as three years ago.

Yet Arteta, despite explaining a desire to be respectful, raised concerns over the incident when pressed on it.

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"I always try to be very respectful. I love to sign and photograph as much as I can. I think it's part of our role," the Spaniard said.

“But there are certain things in terms of security that we have to respect. And especially when certain people...