Explaining why Mikel Arteta won’t be on the touchline for Arsenal’s final game of the Premier League season against Southampton.

In their previous two campaigns, Mikel Arteta’s side pushed eventual champions Manchester City all the way until the final weekend, eventually settling for second place in both. No such drama on this occasion with second place sewn up.

Arsenal are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta keen to add to his squad after finishing second for a third consecutive season in the Premier League