Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere believes Mikel Arteta can lead the club to glory again.

Arteta began his tenure spectacularly, winning the FA Cup at the end of the 2019/2020 season.

But 2020/2021 did not go according to the plan, with no trophies and a mid-table Premier League finish.

But Wilshere believes with the club's summer transfer moves, Arteta can stamp his authority on the squad.

"When you think of Arsenal now, you don't really think they're going to be challenging and it's been like that for a number of seasons unfortunately," the 29-year-old told talkSPORT.

"Even when I was there, we slipped out of the top four and had to play in the Europa League.

"I still don't think they can win it with the other teams around and the names they're linked with, but with no Europe, I think they can have a better season.

"You're always under pressure as a manager. A couple of bad results and people start asking questions.

"I think Mikel has done a good job, you can start to see they've got an identity. They're hard-working and training is intense.

"He's trying to get every inch out of every player he can and I think you're starting to see that. With more time on the training pitch this year, I think they'll be better."

He added: "I think Ben White is a good signing. They've added a new midfielder [Lokonga] who I like the look of. You'll get a lot more from Thomas Partey this year, he had a season to settle.

"I loved playing with Laca [Alexandre Lacazette] and he's a really intelligent player, but maybe they need a squad player who can get them some more goals."