Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is full of praise for manager Mikel Arteta.

Cesc says Arteta has managed to transform the atmosphere around the club.

Speaking on the Planet Premier League podcast, he said: "I think it's quite simple. Arsenal was merged into a big mess.

"I think there was too many people talking. There was a lot of toxicity I would say within the club. It doesn't necessarily need to be in the club, but around the club and he [Arteta] just came in.

"He had an idea, he had his methodology, style of play, and he put it all together. He had the bravery, even though he's a young coach, to put it all together and to say, right, this is the standards, this is what I want to do.

"I think he keeps repeating those words. In press conferences, he talks about intentions, he talks about character, about running, about standards.

"This is what he put in place - hardworking people, young people that really want to play for the badge, want to be there for the club, want to make the club grow.

"He took away all this toxicity around the club that was hurting the players, was hurting the managers and he's doing really well."