Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is demanding better in training from Nicolas Pepe.

Pepe, who became Arsenal's club-record signing when he joined from Lille in the summer in a deal worth £72million, has struggled to establish himself.

But Arteta says belief is a two-way street.

The new Gunners boss said: “The problem with his confidence is that confidence is only good if he plays.

“If he trains well enough to convince me, then I will have confidence in him.

“There has to be a mix between the two."

Arteta continued: “I think it was obviously a big change for him to come here from France. He found a team that, at that moment, wasn't performing at their best. The environment for him to settle wasn't ideal.

“It's not only about him, we are here to help him.

“If he's willing to learn, if he's willing to work hard, I am sure he has the potential to be top — absolutely top.

“Against Bournemouth, he showed in two or three actions how good he can be. But he also has to be consistent."