I'M NOT NWAN FOR REGRETS

Arteta: Ethan's loan switch still the right call

- BY TOM CANTON

MIKEL ARTETA laughed off suggestions of any regret about sending Ethan Nwaneri on loan to Marseille ahead of an FA Cup tie in which he would have certainly featured.

Arsenal take on Wigan in the fourth round, and despite all the noise surrounding the title race, Arteta says his side are used to the hectic schedule.

Asked if the Cup could be a chance for some players to pick up form, he said: “It’s an opportunity for the team.

“Again, with another competition and the history that we have related to that competition, it's amazing. We play at home again, and I'm really excited to go again.