'If they end the season trophyless now that has got to be the end of Arteta'

TL;DR

If Arsenal finishes the season without a trophy, it could signal the end of Mikel Arteta's managerial tenure, according to The Telegraph's Luke Edwards. The team, once favorites for the Premier League, has faced increased pressure following recent defeats.

The Telegraph's Luke Edwards believes that if Arsenal do not win a trophy this season, it would go down as one of the "biggest implosions" and it would have to bring an end to Mikel Arteta's time as manager.

Arsenal have been heavy favourites to win the Premier League for months, but a chastening defeat at home to Bournemouth has ramped up the pressure. The Gunners were also in a strong position to win an unprecedented quadruple before losing the League Cup final against Manchester City and being knocked out of the FA Cup quarter-finals by Championship side Southampton.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily, Edwards said: "It's still in their hands. That's what they've got to think, it's still in their hands. They have been the best team for the majority of the season, and they are just struggling under that burden of history more than anything.

"I keep saying this, but there are a lot of people out there who want them to fail and maybe that's crept into them. They're tightening up, aren't they? That's what it looked like against Bournemouth.

"Arsenal should still believe. They're not going to get a better chance to win the Premier League than they're in now.

"It will go down as one of the biggest implosions, most spectacular implosions of a season if they don't do it now, and then they don't win the Champions League.

"If they end the season trophyless now, then that has got to be the end of Mikel Arteta. I don't even think that's outlandish to say."

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Q&A

What would happen to Mikel Arteta if Arsenal ends the season trophyless?

If Arsenal does not win any trophies this season, it is likely to result in the end of Mikel Arteta's time as manager.

How have recent defeats affected Arsenal's chances for the Premier League?

Recent defeats, including a loss to Bournemouth and setbacks in other competitions, have increased pressure on Arsenal, who were previously favorites for the Premier League.

What did Luke Edwards say about Arsenal's performance this season?

Luke Edwards described Arsenal's potential trophyless season as one of the 'biggest implosions' and noted that the team is struggling under the burden of expectations despite being the best team for most of the season.