Mikel Arteta’s Passion: A Double-Edged Sword for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s passion for Arsenal is undeniable, a driving force evident since his arrival at the Emirates Stadium in December 2019. The Spaniard’s relentless energy on the sidelines, be it instructing players, directing plays, or engaging with his assistant manager, is a testament to his dedication.
However, while his fervor undoubtedly has positive impacts, there’s a potential downside that might come into play.
The Arsenal boss might need some time to pacify his emotions
"I can't change my behaviour in three days."
Mikel Arteta says he will adapt to the new rule changes which saw him pick up a yellow card on the touchlinepic.twitter.com/mULsXoFWIE
— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) August 7, 2023
Arteta’s touchline dynamism can irk referees, a point exemplified in Arsenal’s recent match against Manchester City, where he was cautioned for his excessive behavior. This is where Arteta’s unbridled enthusiasm might work against him, especially considering the new rule that mandates a red-carded manager to be sent to the dressing room rather than the stands.
Arteta no doubt is a passionate man
Mikel Arteta lived every moment of the Community Shield final! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kZQ0y6HYdT
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 6, 2023
This poses a dilemma for the Spanish tactician, as being confined to the dressing room would hinder his direct influence on the team’s performance during the match. In an era of hyperconnectivity, the significance of the “human touch” and immediate touchline guidance can’t be underestimated.
Hence, Arteta faces the challenge of tempering his emotions to strike a balance. While his passion fuels the team’s drive, an overzealous approach could lead to a red card that diminishes his impact on crucial moments.
Finding the right balance between his fiery enthusiasm and maintaining his presence on the touchline might be the key to Arsenal’s success in the upcoming season.
Writer – Yash Bisht
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How is that supposed to be our problem? That passion could be his mojo so let it slide
i have no problem with the rule but i have a problem that they are failing to find a solution to referees bad decisions and bias during matches
My point exactly. Man City players were commiting prof fouls in key attacking areas on the pitch. This is clearly a tactic Pep uses. Just look at the stats 11 fouls 1 yellow. Arsenal 6 fouls 3 yellows. This is the main concern the bias of the referees why don’t they fix that.
Which referees have bias?
I understand bad / poor decisions, but Bias?
It’s bias because the bad decisions tends to favour certain teams only.
My point exactly you clearly don’t watch soccer
Its excellent news the world cup style added time procedures will be implemented in the upcoming campaign.
The FA must now go one step further and hire the legendary Pierluigi Collina, with a view on mentoring of officials on the whole officiating process,
If Sunday is an indication of things to come then we are in for another long season of frustration.
Arteta can not be defended for raising an imaginary card. Just wrong. He does need to calm his sometimes embarrassing behaviour. His passion which is great, is borderline insulant. Lets be honest, if it was another manager, some defenders of his behaviour would be up in arms. It just gives others ammunition. Calm down.
Has there even been a day in the last 2 or 3 seasons where you did not think Arteta was this , terrible, poor, hateful, authoritarian and embarrassing individual?
Can never pass on an opportunity to sneak in a little jab, ey?. 😊
While I think he should tone barking out instructions constantly, I like his passion on the touchline.
Agree HH but passion is different to ungentlemanly behaviour. A manager waving an imaginary card is a bit low and embarrassing. No need.
Agreed
OT: Romano said AS Monaco and Inter are still talking to Arsenal about Balogun, so we’d likely end up with Jesus, Nketiah, Havertz and Trossard for the CF role
Unfortunately, Juventus and Chelsea are still talking about Lukaku/ Vlahovic swap deal, despite having Broja/ Nkunku/ Jackson and approaching Wahi
You guys must stop listening to the pundits and commentators and actually watch the game or even better turn the volume off completely when watching the game at home then post match listen to the pundits you’ll be amazed.
But to be honest Arteta over does the antics on the touch line.
Nobody complained when Klopp was misbehaving on the touchline. If I remember correctly it was called passion
When the pundits and many fans said Havertz wouldn’t play CF at Arsenal, I said they should’ve remembered how Havertz played there for Germany and Chelsea
Most of my comments were different than the pundits’ and fans’ here
Mail online, a reliable Epl England site has it that Pochentino doesn’t rate Vlahovic based on his season so far… And it’s uncertain he would be signed for Chelsea. Chelsea too much CF could be their undoing when the season starts. But I think Pochentino rates Jackson high.
Chelsea are also signing a young and tall Brazilian CF. I forgot his name
I think the card he got on sunday should snap him into sanity.
Now he knows that anymore over the top antics will lead to even worse for him.
This whole thing is hilarious.. Now even just Arsenal news jumping on it, how easy is it to corherse the media first with the bais-commentators nd now filtering to our very own supporters.
MA I salute you, keep on keeping on, show the whole world how bais nd corrupt this leauge is with the dodgiest referees nd VAR who should be getting the flak but instead, they attack a passionate young manager with the youngest team in the league 😅😅😅
Arteta was correct this time.
this particular referee was very poor,
he contributed to restricting arsenal flowing game by counting 5-6 fouls against Arsenal from the beginning of the match also gave Bartley needless card in the first 5 minutes, so Arsenal were paralyzed at these strange decisions. Then a blatant foul deserving a solid yellow card by man city player was let to go by the referee injustice. Watching the match I felt, I would do the same as Arteta because I felt my team was unfairly restricted. The problem, that referee was too poor and not fair, all the times, and unjust is very bad feeling.
According to an artical I just read, Garry Neville nd Jamie Carrigar state that they think it’s all Ma’s fault this new rules come about 😅😂🤣
The power of Richard Keys, Neville, Carra, next is gonna be our own fans singing from the same rhyme-sheet 😅
Agree. these pundits are very poor but also Arsenal Senior, retired players not as vocal when it come o defend Arsenal cause the way we want.
Those two clowns!
I watched the video where the two talked, not some article. They didn’t say think it’s Arteta’s fault. In fact they were against it. They said that according to information they had Arteta was the main reason why the rule was made and Gary in particular was against victimizing Arteta.
Now you were deceived because and Article falsely spinned the narrative. Worse is you’ve carried two others alongside you.
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Well Mr Chapo, guess a certain “Phill Chapel” who’s a writer for TALKSPORTS has just run an artical today the 8th of August @ 17:03 confirming what I’ve just stated,
quote; However according to Neville, it’s Arsenal boss Arteta who is the main culprit and may have played a key role in the need for change.
Speaking on The Overlap, Neville said: “I spoke to a non-league coach and they’d had this sort of briefing during pre-season about touchline behaviour.
“And he said that [Mikel] Arteta was a big reason why that was brought in, for last year’s behaviour.”
Think you the one who got deceived, you sure you not a Sp*RS fan in disguise bruh 😅😅😅
COYG
I don’t arguing over things like this. I stand by what I said. They were not criticizing Arteta. Rather were pointing to the fact that rule was made with Arteta being taken into huge consideration. Gary especially was against it. Heck Gary even said he goes for Arsenal to win the league.
Your last sentence was uncalled for, disrespectful and childish.
Arteta should even be more passionate and aggressive on the touchline. It translates energy into the players.
This article almost insinuates the rules were made for Arteta alone. There are so many passionate managers in the PL who get animated with every bad call made by the referees . Let’s watch and see Guardiola, Klop, De Zerbi, Pochettino and yes, the biggest Arsenal critic of all, Ten Hag.
Let’s stop selling this narrative that, the worst always comes from Arsenal. Xhaka was a victim, Partey is emerging as one, Ramsdale gets targeted for his celebrations, and this, as Saka is targeted and ranks highest on the most fouled players.
Showing an imaginary card is not classy, it’s bad enough when players do it, he deserved a yellow for that. Let’s hope he takes heed because there is a long season ahead of us. There had to be new rules relating to touchline antics by most managers, including Guardiola who is probably one of the worst, to stop the game becoming a farce. The 4th officials being verbally harangued by managers every time a decision went against their team. I wonder how many managers/coaches end up in the dressing room during next season? A good new rule I think almost like going back to school!!!
I always disliked players pulling imaginary cards, it’s ridiculous when a manager does it.
He’s passionate we all know and appreciate, but control your emotions you’re the manager.
Complain and plead your case to 4th official, but do it professionally and with class. Make your point, cite examples; shouting and jumping doesn’t make them understand any better.
Does complaining to the 4th official do anything?
Sometimes things has to be taken a little over the top to get your message or frustration across if not they keep taking you for a fool and I’m sure you and your so called “mr classy” are very much aware of this, slating our manager who has experienced and endured this same ol too often to be called mistake countless times right from his playing days under Wenger and earlier his coaching career here and now letting it out since they won’t do the needful reeks of hypocrisy and agenda.
When has over the top resolved the issue? Arteta doesn’t like player showing imaginary cards, or holding up their hands to get an offsides call. He has spoken on these issues from his players before.
Can’t criticize players then do it yourself.
I get his frustration with the ref, many fans felt the same. It’s still no excuse to lose your cool head and give in to emotional outbursts, that’s exactly what it was.
There are better ways to handle it.
Arteta needs to be able to show passion but be aware of where lines need to be drawn. Even if it’s not always easy!
Brandishing an imaginary card is inappropriate.