"The only thing l've ever tried to do was give everything" - Mikel Arteta's assistant Carlos Cuesta makes feelings clear about Arsenal after exit

Former Arsenal assistant manager Carlos Cuesta has stated that he tried to give his best during his stint at the Emirates Stadium. The Spanish tactician, who is now reportedly set to become Parma's head coach, also claimed that the best of the Gunners is yet to be seen.

In a heartfelt farewell message on Instagram, Cuesta said (via The Standard):

"The only thing I’ve ever tried to do was give everything I had inside of me every single day. I was inspired by the culture that was created, by the hunger of every person of the organisation and by the unity that we had in any situation that we had to face."

He continued:

"It has been a privilege to have had the chance to work with the players, staff, directors and all the employees of the club and at the same time, to receive an extra push from our amazing fans in every match. Because of the quality of its people, I’m convinced that the best moments for this football club are still yet to come. Enjoy the journey, because it is a very exciting one. Thank you."

Cuesta joined Arsenal from Juventus in August 2020, almost a year after Mikel Arteta was appointed the manager. The Spanish tactician also played a key role in the development of several figures at the Emirates and was known to be one of Arteta's closest associates.

Despite failing to help Arsenal win the Premier League title in three consecutive seasons, where they finished in second place, Cuesta is optimistic that the Gunners will thrive in the future.

Aged 29, Cuesta is set to become the second youngest head coach in the history of the Serie A if he joins Parma.

"It's a tough start" - Tony Bellew on Arsenal's opening fixtures next season

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English heavyweight boxer Tony Bellew has predicted that the Gunners are up for a rocky ride in their opening Premier League fixtures next term. The Gunners will face Manchester United, Leeds United, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, and Newcastle United in their opening six games.

Bellew told talkSPORT:

"I've seen Arsenal's start and whoever's given them that start is obviously a keen watcher of Arsenal Fan TV because every time I see that show there's a breakdown - it's a tough start, it really is!"

Given the toughness of their opening Premier League fixtures next term, Arteta's men will have to register a good start if they want to increase their chances of winning the league title.