
Richard Keys predicts Mikel Arteta will lose his Arsenal job if he doesn't win a trophy this season. Despite this, Arsenal is reportedly planning to offer Arteta a new contract after the season ends.
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âThe only thingâ Richard Keys makes a bold Arsenal prediction
Richard Keys has predicted that Mikel Arteta will lose his Arsenal job at the end of this season if he fails to win a trophy, as concerns grow that the campaign could finish in disappointing fashion.
The Gunners have continued to back their manager, and he is reportedly in line to sign a new contract once the season concludes, which suggests the club still has faith in his long-term project and leadership.
Artetaâs rebuild has brought Arsenal back into regular contention at the highest level, but silverware has remained limited in recent seasons. The FA Cup he won in 2020 is still the last major honour secured during his time in charge.
During the summer, Arsenal supported him with significant investment in the squad as the team looked to take the next step. Despite that backing, there remains a possibility that the club could end this term without a trophy.
The season began in a highly promising fashion, with Arsenal appearing capable of challenging on multiple fronts. However, they have since been eliminated from the domestic cup competitions, increasing the pressure on their league and European campaigns.
That has inevitably led to debate over whether progress alone will be enough if tangible success does not arrive.
Speaking via Mirror Football, Keys said: âI think heâs gone as well. Iâm deadly serious.
âIf [Arsenal] come second, the only thing that might keep him in a job is winning the Champions League, but I donât think theyâre good enough to get even close. Then thatâs as far as it goes. Are they better than ? Are they better than ?
Richard Keys predicted that Mikel Arteta will be dismissed if he fails to secure a trophy this season.
Yes, Arsenal is reportedly in line to start contract talks with Mikel Arteta once the season concludes.
There are growing concerns that Arsenal's campaign could finish disappointingly, increasing pressure on Mikel Arteta.

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âHe canât come second again and keep his job. He cannot! If theyâre not thinking now about that [potential replacements for Arteta], then theyâre not doing their jobs.â
Keysâ comments underline the growing scrutiny surrounding Arsenalâs season and whether near misses would be accepted again. While the clubâs public stance appears supportive, results in the final weeks may shape how Artetaâs future is viewed heading into the summer.
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