As Arsenal's season hits another huge setback following our terrible performance and defeat at Newcastle, more bad news has hit the greatest club in North London.

I'm getting worried now. Saying that, if we stuff Chelsea at the weekend and go on a winning run then my fickle fears will probably subside. Maybe it was Edu's fault that we didn't sign a striker like Ivan Toney in the summer. Who knows?

Edu quit his role at the Gunners in order to move from his position as Sporting Director to begin a similar role at (wait for it - no disrespect to them) Nottingham Forest.

Edu has quit his role at the club he told us he loves so much, in order to move to a team who surely must be seen as way smaller than Arsenal (again, respectfully said).

Edu has been key to Arsenal and Arteta's success since his role started in 2019 and now it seems that things are no longer great behind the scenes.

Arsenal released a statement on Arsenal.com saying: "We thank Edu for the part he has played in our renewed football strategy and driving the club forward with the values of Arsenal in his heart."

The former Arsenal and Brazil midfielder said: “This was an incredibly hard decision to make.

"Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history. It has been a special journey and I thank Stan, Josh, Tim and Lord Harris for the support they’ve given me.

“I’ve loved working with so many great colleagues across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, especially Mikel, who has become a great friend.

“Now it is time to pursue a different challenge. Arsenal will always remain in my heart. I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the very best.”

Top brass Josh Kroenke reacted saying: “We respect Edu’s decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward.

“Everyone at the club wishes him well. We are all so fond of him and the positive energy he brings to everything and everyone.

“Change and evolution is a part of our club. We remain focused on our strategy and winning major trophies. Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition.”

This is a real worry as Arsenal seem to be slipping this season and fans will be concerned after a disappointing end to the last two seasons, an underwhelming summer transfer window and a poor first quarter of this Premier League season.