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Ainsley Maitland-Niles left Mikel Arteta in a state of fury during Arsenal's pre-season clash with Everton in the United States. The Hale End graduate made a second-half cameo as the Gunners waltzed away 2-0 victors following first-half goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

And, while the north Londoners were left with something to shout about as Edu's £45million signing continued his fruitful form, it was an afternoon to forget for Maitland-Niles. Granted the chance to impress in midfield, the 24-year-old attempted a customary pass out to Granit Xhaka.

The Switzerland international was left scrambling as he tried to retrieve Maitland-Niles' mishit effort before the ball rolled out for a throw-in. Xhaka was seen applauding his teammate's intention but the camera panned to Arteta, who was seen visibly livid.

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Maitland-Niles, who sees his contract at the Emirates Stadium expire next year, has faced an increasingly uncertain future of late after struggling to cement a role in the Spaniard's side. He joined AS Roma on loan in January in search of first-team football and has since returned to rebuild his chances of a future at Arsenal.

Speaking to club officials in January, Arteta explained that he and Maitland-Niles had reached a crossroads. He said: "Ainsley came