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Arsenal legend Robert Pires says he sent a message to manager Mikel Arteta following the club's defeat to Manchester City.

The Frenchman admitted that he and the fans still 'trust' the Spaniard to lead the club going forward.

He told The Telegraph: I sent him [Arteta] a message by WhatsApp.

I told him, 'Mikel, it's OK. We trust you. You have to keep your head up.'

We have to support him in these moments."

This article first appeared on Tribal Football and was syndicated with permission.

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