Arteta took responsibility for Willian’s struggles this season and insisted he will be at the club next term.
“First of all we signed a player with an incredible talent, a proven talent and performance level in this league, and this season has been difficult,” said Arteta.
“I take full responsibility because I have to be the one getting the best out of him and we had moments but not to the level that he did before.
“This is an assessment that we will do individually with the players and with Edu, the board and the ownership to make the right decisions for the future.
“Every player that is under contract is very likely to be here with us next season.”
