Opinion: Zubimendi played so many games last season because Arsenal had no option

Mikel Arteta has never been afraid to make bold selection decisions, and Martin Zubimendi’s reduced playing time at Arsenal has raised questions about his place in the team.

Some supporters believe the midfielder is no longer among the manager’s preferred options because other players are performing better. Zubimendi featured regularly last season and played a part in Arsenal’s Premier League title success .

However, despite his contribution, some fans remain frustrated by mistakes he made during certain matches, particularly when simple errors put his team under unnecessary pressure.