Arteta's Important Duties Before Debut Against Bournemouth

Mikel Arteta (Twitter @Arsenal)

JAKARTA - Arsenal's new era has begun. Mikel Arteta took over the leadership of the Gunners from Unai Emery on Sunday, December 22 yesterday.

Arteta has not yet led his new team. However, he watched from the Goodison Park stands when Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw at Everton last weekend. It was the Gunners' first clean sheet away in the Premier League since the opening weekend of the season.

Speaking to the media before the match against Everon, Arteta promised to 'burn every drop of blood' to make Arsenal better.

The 37-year-old began work at Arsenal's London Colney training base on Sunday and will lead his new team for the first time on Boxing Day to Bournemouth on Thursday.

But before that first match arrives, there are many things that need Arteta's attention. Among other things, restoring the confidence of their attacker and captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

It is common knowledge, the gap between Arsenal and their captain has been growing since some time. The striker who was full of joy last summer has now turned into a sullen figure as responsibility has been given to him, especially becoming a 'voice' for the dressing room amidst the great upheaval.

Second, to restore the unity of fans who were divided. Yes, it's hard to believe that less than 15 months since fans chanted "we got Arsenal back" after Unai Emery's side crushed Fulham, Arsene Wenger's old problems have returned.

In the stadium, the spectator seats are rarely filled. On social media, wars among supporters of The Gunner often occur, not to mention criticism of players such as Granit Xhaka, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Shkodran Mustafi, and even young player Bukayo Saka.

No one, not even Arteta, has the right to tell fans how to support their club. But if Arteta can at least create a positive atmosphere around the club, he's done something great.

Thank you all for the warm welcome, I feel very honored and happy to be back.Now let's get to work @arsenal pic.twitter.com/ybmGulCw5L

- Mikel Arteta (@ m8arteta) December 21, 2019

Then, when Wenger left, the team's biggest temptation was to get rid of the likes of Granit Xhaka, Shkodran Mustafi and Mesut Ozil who had minimal contributions in north London. Then Emery came and went, all three unable to make long-term improvements for a squad that Arsenal's hierarchy believes can put itself in the top four.

Then, look for the real leader figure. Even though Aubameyang has been appointed as captain, he has not been able to match the dignity of Arteta when he was still playing. In the last six months, the Gunners have changed captains three times. Even though they need a strong figure to get through this bad moment.

Finally, Arteta's ability to beat Arsenal's courage in hiring him. In the Premier League, before Arteta, only four managers without managerial experience were appointed head coaches by the 'Big Six' clubs.

Tim Sherwood moved from Tottenham's Under-23 team to the senior team in December 2013 for a permanent role - eventually becoming temporary status as he was sacked at the end of the season. Gianluca Vialli and Ruud Gullit are both managers and players at Chelsea. Roy Evans is a graduate of the Liverpool dressing room with little playing experience.

Back to it again today 💪🏋️‍♂️ First-team training🎙 Media conference # BOUARS pic.twitter.com/O8rI8V584T

- Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 23, 2019