Mikel Arteta has now opened up about one “gift” he gave to Arsenal in an attempt to galvanise the club during a difficult period. Arsenal were a club in something of a crisis when they appointed Mikel Arteta as manager in December 2019. There was a toxic rift between the club and the fans, and the Gunners had fallen away from Champions League qualification contention. Arteta has gradually transformed the club since his appointment. He quickly led the North London outfit to an FA Cup triumph, but then there was a period of struggle. Inconsistent form and an eighth-place finish in the Premier Le…