But his comments also pointed to his own uncertainty over Arteta's long-term future and he is adamant it is only a matter of time before he steps out on his own.
Kodwa ukuphawula kwakhe kwaphinda kwaveza ukungaqondisisi kahle kwakhe ngekusasa lika-Arteta, kanti futhi ushaya phansi ngonyawo ngokuthi akusesikhathi esingakanani ngaphambi kokuba azishenxele yena qobo.