Arsenal owner views on Mikel Arteta’s future made clear

Arsenal owner views on Mikel Arteta’s future made clear

Mikel Arteta is reportedly likely to remain at Arsenal even if the Gunners fail to win a trophy this season, unless the manager himself decides to leave.

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Sami Mokbel reports for the BBC that despite Arsenal’s apparent “capitulation” in the Premier League title race, he believes that the only way Mikel Arteta won’t be Arsenal’s manager next season is if he himself makes the call.

Mokbel reports that Arsenal’s ownership are 100% behind the current manager, and they want him to sign a new contract.

The journalist points out that if you look at where Arsenal were when Arteta joined the club, versus where they are today, there’s clearly been significant progress. It seems the club owners are likely to view the current situation with that perspective.

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Danny Murphy made a similar argument on the BBC after Sunday’s defeat, saying: “I understand success is based on trophies but ultimately let’s say Arteta lost the Premier League on goal difference and lost the Champions League final, you have to give perspective.