First and foremost I am an Arteta fan from his Rangers days. A very smart guy and a hell of a player.
The grief he got I think was out of order.
He has a passion and he is forever learning. He cleaned the dressing room out and he got grief for that too!
He has captured some awesome players, I think Jesus is a cracker of a signing.
He was given time, and as you point out, look at the age of the squad.
Personally, I think Arsenal are a shoe-in for a top four place as are Spurs and City. Chelsea and Liverpool fighting it out for the last spot!