Mikel Arteta was happy to axe Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil but Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal goodbye was different

REGRETS? Mikel Arteta has had very few during his Arsenal tenure – especially when it comes to moving on players.

Bad eggs have had their contracts ripped up. Think Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil.

ReutersPierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil were booted out by Mikel Arteta[/caption] GettyArteta had a close bond with Granit Xhaka before last summer’s departure[/caption]

Ageing stars have been allowed to leave on a free. Think Willian, David Luiz, Alexandre Lacazette and Sead Kolasinac.