Arteta claims for harrasment after fan ask him to sign AUTOGRAPH

Social media footage showed a supporter persistently asking the Spaniard to wind down his window and sign his shirt, a request which Arteta ignored.

The Gunners boss was with his family in the car, which was stuck in traffic outside the stadium.

The north London club reviewed security around players and staff three years ago with autograph hunters, who look to profit from getting their signed memorabilia sold, a prevalent safety risk.

On the incident, he said: ‘I always try to be very respectful. I love to sign and (take) photographs as much as we can.

‘I think it’s part of our role. But there are certain things in terms of security that we have to respect. And especially when certain people are doing it, they are not doing it for the right reasons.

We have other examples. The last time my wife was there and what was in the media was totally wrong and unfair. But that’s it.

‘I prefer to talk about incredible other people that come around genuinely because they want to have that interaction.

‘I think everybody knows how happy I am to do that. But there are moments and context (where) that is not the case.

‘And then we need somebody there to protect us as well because if not, we will get exposed and you cannot move from your car and you don’t feel very comfortable there. But that’s it. I take it on the chin.’

Meanwhile, Arsenal will introduce safe standing at the Emirates from next season, alongside a 3.9 per cent price rise on average for season tickets.

The move is the latest effort by the club to improve the atmosphere at their ground and comes after extensive talks with the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST).

Though, the news of Arsenal season tickets rising for the fifth season in a row has left the AST disappointed.

The Gunners want to maximise every possible revenue stream and the stadium costs have increased in recent years.