Every word Mikel Arteta said on FA outcome, Gabriel Martinelli fitness and Kai Havertz decision

Do you feel vindicated after the FA charge wasn’t proven and do you think something positive will come in the long term from it?

It has to be. I think it was a really good, well run process. It gave the opportunity for both of us to say how we felt and the reasons behind it. OK, the outcome is that I’m not charged, but I think we have to draw a line now and look at how we can be more constructive and learn from it and move forward. It was good. I felt a lot of sympathy to be fair as I explained the pressure we feel as managers and how important details are for our job.

I love what I do so much and I want to continue doing it. The reality was that 14 managers lost their jobs and we depend on results. When the outcome is that important we get really emotional about it. Nobody remembers three weeks ago when you lost a game because of a certain reason. So, I think it was a really good process.

What do you think about the Havertz decision explanation?

Everything in the box has to be crystal clear and unfortunately, even today, it’s so hard to understand what that is because so many different things can happen. We’re working towards that, I think we’re all very eager to resolve it in the best possible way and I think that will happen.

What’s your reaction to Rebecca Welch becoming the first female ref?

It’s great news. I wish Rebecca all the best in this new experience. I think it’s going to be really positive. What women’s football has done and the diversity that we have is incredibly positive for the league and it’s something that was needed.

Why do you think your side are so good about bouncing back from losses?

We will try our best. The team loves winning and we’re desperate to do everything we can to win games. We showed