Arsenal title winner Alan Smith believes manager Mikel Arteta has been calmer version of himself this season.

And the former striker says the approach is having a positive effect on the team.

He told Sky Sports: "I think it's a good point about Mikel because last season and before he was hopping about in that technical area, and it almost transmitted itself to the players didn't it and they were getting a little bit tense.

"He was showing the pressure, but he's a little bit calmer."

Smith was speaking after Arsenal's 3-0 win at Brighton yesterday.