Arsenal fans full of excitement after Arteta press conference

Mikel Arteta held his first press conference as the manager of Arsenal.

The former Gunners midfielder was announced as the club’s new head coach earlier today and spoke to the media for the first time in his new role.

There’s excitement building in the Arsenal fanbase about the Arteta era and these fans loved how the Spaniard conducted himself in front of the press…

Twitter: @Arsenal @m8arteta Looks so refreshing. Finally, had same smile on my face as I get when I hear Arsène speaking.. (@MO10_Arsenal)

Twitter: A thoroughly professional first press conference from Mikel Arteta. Not shying away from our decline, but also refu… https://t.co/ut9AoqurO7 (@PatrickTimmons1)

Twitter: @Arsenal @m8arteta I wasn’t totally convinced he was the right man for the job but after hearing that I’m sold (@lacabameyang88)

Twitter: @Arsenal @m8arteta This guy sounds exciting (@kvngtopy)

Twitter: Adter Watching That Press Conference Arteta Seems Like He’s Driven To Bring Success Back To Arsenal, More Important… https://t.co/pcv67MI64y (@Jay_1802)

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Arteta certainly spoke with confidence and passion, which is exactly what the fans needed to hear.

Whether he actually transfers this positive energy onto the pitch is a different matter.

However, the signs are looking good and Arsenal fans have every right to be excited for the future.