Mikel Arteta goes ‘full David Brent’ by comparing wooing wife to Kai Havertz

Mikel Arteta has backed Kai Havertz to come good at Arsenal – in the same way that he won over his wife.

The former Chelsea man has struggled since moving to the Emirates for a reported fee of £65million and missed another sitter in their 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

The 24-year-old is sure to be feeling the pressure with a new fanbase, but his Spanish boss has no fears thanks to his own experiences – in love.

Arteta shares two children with wife Lorena Bernal, an actress, television host and model – but their relationship didn't come easy.

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Arteta told Sky Sports: "I said to him yesterday, things are hard in the beginning. When I met my wife, in the beginning it was hard to conquer her and I had to try and keep messaging.

"In the end, she said yes, she wanted to be together and it was beautiful. If it is a yes on the first day, it is not that great. I think the crowd was really good with him today."

Asked how he won over his wife, Arteta responded: "Being persistent and determined!"

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One fan chuckled in the replies: "Another classic from David ‘Arteta’ Brent." A second added: "Arteta is really going full on David Brent recently, isn’t he?!"

A third agreed: "He is very David Brent-esque is Arteta."

Arsenal sit fifth in the Premier League table going into the International break following three wins and a draw from their opening four fixtures.

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Speaking of the result, Arteta added: "Thank you so much for the crowd and the players to be part of these moments because they are going to stick with us for a while.

"It’s a big, big, big game with a lot of history, as we’ve said, and it was brilliant to end it in the way we did.

"I love the mentality of the team, the determination, the eagerness to win and go and go and go. We never give up."

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