As the dust settles on yet another disappointing result for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has come under intense scrutiny.

The Gunners' stunning 2-1 loss to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals represented their second cup elimination in consecutive matches. There were alarming indicators for the Gunners as sloppy defensive work enabled the Saints to secure a dramatic late triumph. Any expectations that Arteta's squad would recover following their Carabao Cup final loss to Man City prior to the international break appeared to be misplaced.

The north London outfit cannot afford to dwell on their recent setbacks, though, as they gear up for a vital Champions League quarter-final clash against Sporting CP on Tuesday. Now, Daily Star Sport examines two of the latest news developments concerning the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta has been dumped out of the FA Cup

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Theo Walcott directed criticism towards Arteta after Saturday evening's defeat by highlighting the manager's "nervous energy." Both the Gunners chief and his team in recent seasons have faced...