Arteta speaking to the press

“In other normal circumstances” Mikel Arteta makes a bold statement about titles

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Mikel Arteta has once again opened up on Arsenal’s struggles to win a major trophy during his time at the helm. Despite coming close to Premier League success in the last two seasons, the Gunners fell short on both occasions, finishing as runners-up to Manchester City.

This campaign has presented another opportunity for Arsenal to end their wait for league glory. With Manchester City not as dominant as in previous seasons, the door has been left open for challengers. However, Arsenal’s own performances have not been as consistent as in recent years, which has allowed Liverpool to maintain their lead in the title race.

Under Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal have shown significant improvement and stability. However, as he approaches his sixth year in charge, the Spaniard is facing mounting pressure to deliver silverware. For a club of Arsenal’s size and stature, winning trophies is expected, and the Gunners have yet to capitalise on their improved form to secure major honours.

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Arteta believes that Arsenal’s performances should have already translated into trophies, but the reality has been different. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, he highlighted the challenges and reflected on the club’s progress.

“With the stability that the squad is showing at the performance level, in other normal circumstances we would be with some big title in the hands, but the reality is not,” Arteta explained.

“So, we are missing something and that is where we have to look for that margin to be able to do what we are all looking forward to, which is to make a jump and win the large titles.”

Arteta’s comments reflect the frustrations felt by both the manager and Arsenal’s fanbase. The team has made considerable progress in terms of style and results, but falling short at the final hurdle has become a recurring theme.

Winning the Premier League or another major trophy must become routine for a club like Arsenal. Arteta’s focus remains on bridging the gap between potential and tangible success, ensuring that the Gunners finally achieve the glory their efforts deserve.


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  1. All said and done, first and foremost, we need attacking reinforcements this January transfer window. Speaking of titles, Arsenal needs to step it up at the right moments and convert potential into results to win titles.

  2. I just think that “margin” at the moment is wrong tactics in certain games. For example being too defensive at stages and inviting pressure.

    It has cost us a few points.

  3. The “something” we are missing is a manager/coach who has the desire to win “something”. “Something” could be person specific, for one it could be the “Top 4 Trophy”, for some it could be the EPL/UCL. For David Moyes the “something” was the UEFA Conference Cup, For Erik tan Haq it was the EFL and FA cups. Sadly both managers were replaced.
    After investing 800M+, we still need to hire a backup GK, replacements for Tierney , Jorginho, Thomas Partey. Still need to replace misfits – Zinny, Gabby J, Tomiyasu, Still need a back up for Saka. That is a whopping 250M more to spend. To win what? Top 4 Trophy? Nuno and Ariola are showing that the same can be achieved with less than 500M.

  4. It’s just so tiring listening to Arteta’s rhetoric. This ‘something that’s missing’, doest it have a name, description or identity? Why is it so hard for him to accept and state that the team needs a striker? That won’t take away the fact, other areas need strengthening and depth too, but he needs to be forthright and truthful. That literally translates into respect and empathy for the clubs fans. It says their views and concerns do matter.

        1. Well of course, unless you read the article and other comments, you can’t really comment yourself. I love Just Arsenal and the diverse range of comments, it’s just at times somewhat doom and gloom. I’m optimistic by the way😊.

    1. A bit naive mate
      It’s a business
      You think Stan Koronke , the Prem , our players care what fans think ?
      You think millionaire manager and players get in the car and go ‘ Dan thinks this ?’
      It’s a business ….priority is to make money . As long as we are buying tickets and merchandise they are happy .

      For example, how many on here want refereeing to be looked into ?
      Why don’t Arsenal take a stand and refuse to play because fans think ?
      Why don’t they listen to the petition ?
      Because we are customers. 10-000 of us leave , 10-000 are waiting for our seats
      We are customers

      1. So, if you think all of the above Dan and our owner, manager, players and fans are doing that, what’s your problem?
        I don’t understand why you support our club, but tear it to pieces at every opportunity.

        You ask why people read what you say? I can only answer why I do and it’s because I want to know what you think the club has done wrong this time!!

        Your lack of positivity is something I’ve never come across before, as I’m sure you will find a negative point no matter what.

        That’s why I read your posts, just to get a different perspective on the club, but I really wouldn’t want to be in your shoes, as I think I would have to depart this world with the weight of negativity bearing down on me!!
        Onwards and Upwards as AB would say, not backwards and downwards 👍😂

        1. Well as you know I wrote for this site for a long time
          Go back to Mr Wenger years and I was very positive , so positive I was invited to a film premiere based on a positive article I wrote and got to meet him .
          My issue has always been the Koronke Family .
          We have not won the title in 21 years so no I’m going to be positive. When we were finishing 8th and 5th I’m not going to say well done
          I can only comment on what is written.
          If I read Declan Rice had a great game or Thierry Henry was a great striker , trust me I would be positive but I will never be positive just because that’s what you want to hear

          Now if we were winning things and I was complaining then you could question me but we are not .

          Look at this way , I’m negative apparently but lots of you are positive correct ?
          This time last year many on here said we can win the CL and Prem correct ?
          They were positive ?
          Did that lead to us winning anything ?
          How many defended Eddie Nketiah?
          They were positive, did that help him ?

          This is a debate site and I’m not going to be picked on mate if I disagree with someone or he pressured into saying what I don’t think .
          Can give you examples in last few days where I been positive but you don’t focus on that , simply because I’m not agreeing with you .

          1. I’ll add that positivity for positive sake is harmful
            Some will defend the club if we don’t buy a striker for the sake of being positive

            I’m then negative if I complain

            Which is the fan in that scenario who wants the best for Arsenal

            Fans like you are music to Stan Koronke’s ears

          2. Not picking on you Dan, in fact, as you know, I read every one of your articles and posts and we agree on many things and disagree on others.

            Some of your articles are superb and I have told you so, while others I disagree with – just as the few articles I have written have had mixed reviews.

            Of course this is a debating site and, as long as we stick to the
            rules, it’s one that you and I have always shared our ideas and opinions.

            When we were finishing 8th and 5th and Arteta was taking us backwards and downwards, I was as critical as you were and asked why he wasn’t being judged in the same way as our greatest ever manager – in fact doing a worse job than during Arsene’s trophy less years.

            But, and this is where we part ways, I have seen how Mikel has learnt his trade and united most of the fanbase and the players.

            From 8th 8th and 5th to 2nd 2nd and 2nd (currently) and back in the CL surely has to be seen as progress?!

            I would enjoy sitting down with you over a couple of beers and discuss the club we both love and support and I’m certain we would get along brilliantly, especially with regards to Arsene Wenger, who I have never met unfortunately.

            So nothing personal, just debating and asking questions with another diehard Gooner who has a different opinion.
            Who knows, I might even get you to enjoy being a fan again?! 👍

            GB – you young chicken 😂😂

            1. Nope its okay mate
              Your one of those fans I will only engage in when there is positive

              Watch …..
              We are the greatest team in the world
              Arteta has changed the landscape
              The Koronke have been brilliant and I think we are going to win the Prem and CL this year and we don’t need a striker

              There you go lol

              1. We are the greatest CLUB in the world,,, ✅
                Arteta has changed the landscape ✅
                The Kronkies have been brilliant
                … only since we finished 5th✅
                We COULD win the PL and CL this season ✅
                We don’t need a striker ❌

                Not bad Dan, I bet you feel heaps better now ✅

                  1. You’ve bought nothing but peace of mind Dan, as all the above is just positive thinking.
                    One step at a time – CL qualification as a top eight club tonight and then on to city115 for step two.

  5. Maybe another rebuild incoming ,heard the word mentioned the other day 🤔
    TBF it makes sense,the 6year phase cycle is coming to an end .
    Stage 2 incoming with the he best young manager in world football at the helm .
    Cannot wait .

  6. Arteta says that something is missing, and it’s about finding the small margins.

    Well, I can tell you what’s missing, (a STRIKER 😣).

    It’s not rocket science. Work it out man.🤦‍♂️

    1. Derek, if you listen to what Mikel says, he says the club is activally looking for a striker, so you and he are in complete agreement.

      The only difference is, that you have no idea what restrictions he is under with regards to the owner, other clubs and the targets themselves.

      I’m not a clever person, but something tells me that MA wants to be a success and knows exactly what he needs to achieve that and you are completely in agreement.

      So tell me, how would you go about signing the top striker we need?

      1. Ken1945,

        Firstly it’s not my job to go and get said striker, we’ve got a manager who is paid big bucks to do that.

        And secondly, yes Arteta and me are in agreement that we need a striker. The difference as I see it, is that we’ve needed a striker for the past three seasons.

        Which make the Havertz signing by the man on the big bucks even more puzzling.

        All the backing that Arteta has had in his time at the club, and he saw fit to waste £65 Million of it on a player we didn’t need, instead of addressing the glaringly obvious.

        1. I do realize it’s not your job, otherwise we would have gone out and got, who exactly?
          Who was available and what was the budget?
          I assume it was the reported £65 million you think we wasted on Havertz, so who was available out of the top strikers for that kind of money?

          Perhaps Arteta wanted to make sure that the younger strikers he had were given the chance to prove themselves after Aubameyang left?
          Look at the grief he is getting when the likes of Heaven is leaving – as you said, it’s a very difficult situation and it’s always easy in retrospect to say a decision was right or wrong… just look at Kane for example.

          As for Havertz, in my opinion he cost too much, he’s paid too much, but he’s one of the hardest working players we have. He’s not a natural goalscorer, but he seems to have the knack of being in a position to score goals and I believe he’s our top scorer at the moment.
          Was he needed? It depends how one looks at it.
          With the injuries to the likes of Saka Merino, and Odegaard, we would have been in an even more desperate situation, but Havertz was there and, as I say, his stars show how much work he puts in.
          I would choose him over Merino and Vieria every day of the week.

  7. Arteta has a very good squad capable of winning trophies, we have led the PL and fallen to 2nd in 2 consecutive years, and on pace to finish 2nd again.

    TACTICS have been the difference in my opinion. Playing too defensive too often and not putting teams away, slow build up focused on possession and denying opponents the ball rather than being more direct.

    Those “small margins” are tactics I say. We just can’t finish strong when it matters. All clubs face injuries; good managers get by, but great managers overcome.

        1. This squad SueP :
          Raya – Timber – White – Saliba – Gabriel – Kiwior – Skelly – Tierney – Califiori – Zinchenko – Tomiyasu – Rice – Partey – Merino – Odegaard – Saka – Nwaneri – Martinelli – Havertz – Trossard…. plus any other we might sign before deadline day!!

          They should ALL be ready to go by the end of March, a pity about Jesus though.

          1. Throw that Maldini Kacurri into the fray. I’d love to see what he looks like at the senior level. His getting on the bench lately may be the primary reason Ayden Heaven decided to go to Manure.

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