This has been a positive season for Arsenal, with the team competing at a high level over the last few weeks. The squad currently contains several of the finest players in Europe, and there is a strong belief that this group is more than capable of winning trophies this term. Given the significant investment made in new signings, expectations have risen accordingly.
The Gunners understand the importance of success after committing so much money to strengthening the squad, and it is fair to say that Mikel Arteta has now exhausted any remaining excuses. While progress has been evident, results must now match ambition. The pressure is no longer about rebuilding but about delivering tangible rewards.
Arteta’s Transformation of the Squad
Appointing Arteta as manager in 2019 was a gamble, largely because of his lack of experience in a senior role. Despite that, he deserves credit for how he has developed both the team and the overall structure at the club. The Arsenal side today is significantly stronger than the one he inherited, both in quality and mentality.
When Arteta first arrived, the team struggled to establish a clear identity. Performances were inconsistent, and confidence was fragile. Over time, however, he has moulded the squad into one of the strongest teams in the league. The improvement has been steady rather than sudden, but it has been clear enough to justify patience up to this point.
A Defining Period Ahead
Despite the progress, the timeline now matters. By next December, it will be seven years since Arteta took charge, and that longevity brings expectations. Arsenal are no longer in a phase where improvement alone is sufficient. A major trophy is now required by next summer to validate the project fully.
This season represents a defining moment for the manager. While performances and squad development have been commendable, football ultimately measures success through honours. Arteta should only retain his position if he delivers trophies for the team, or at the very least secures one meaningful piece of silverware.
Arsenal have the players, the depth, and the momentum. What remains is the final step of turning promise into success.
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He’d likely get sacked if he doesn’t win any major trophy this season, despite the bad signings in Gyokeres and Eze by Berta/ Arsenal
Xabi Alonso/ Luis Enrique/ other European league winners might be available in June and Arteta will only have one year left on his contract
IMO Gai eze & Gyokeres should be considered as “bad signings” Until after the season is on over.
But I do agree that Arteta’s job would definitely be on the line if Arsenal don’t win a major trophy at the end of 2025/2026 season.
Eze might thrive if he plays CAM with a double-pivot behind him and a false-nine like Jesus/ Merino, but Gyokeres would likely never succeed in a high ball-possession teams like Guardiola’s Man City, Maresca’s Chelsea and Slot’s Liverpool
Gyokeres’ technical/ physical limitations are so obvious and 35% of his goals in Portugal last season were penalties. Berta should’ve known this before siging Gyokeres, since he is getting millions of dollars from Arsenal and has many years of experience as a technical director
Gyokeres has “physical limitations”?
He still can’t outpace, outjump and outmuscle any huge EPL CB yet
Fair enough, but you’d expect more from such a muscly guy.
Who says his job is on the line ? Not sure anyone from the club has said that.
I agree with HD, doubt it very much
Due to intense scrutiny and high expectations a so call critical end of year review design to appease fans and pundits probably, but nothing more.
The Spaniard is held in high esteem by the Kroenke’s, they have acknowledge Arteta has made strong progress in building a strong, and competitive team that continues to knock on the door for the premier league title with only an FA cup to show for his effort thus far.
The transformation of the club by the Spaniard is not taken lightly by the Kroenke’s, so unless the team suffers a dramatic dip in form with the team finishing outside the top four with no big ears mug, only then will he be in trouble, but of course that’s my opinion
I’m in Eswatini, an African country in the Southern part of Africa. Been a fan since 1991.
Loved Tiery Henry’s group, Viera, Campbell etc. Love Athetha and pray God gives him the wisdom to lead this wonderful team from glory to glory. Don’t worry about people saying Unai’s better than you coz we love you. Forward ever backward never. Viva Arsenal Viva
Must say that I find it hard to believe that any real Arsenal fan would state that Arteta’s job is on the line.
The reason we are in the position is due to patience and an understanding that consistency has been the hallmark of where we are today. Take away the first two years of his tenure (getting rid of dead wood), and the last three years have been nothing short of amazing.
We no longer get stuffed by any of the big six, challenging for the league every season, and competing with belief on Europe.
It is my personal opinion that his job security should not even be mentioned and articles such as these are purely to garner engagement rather than share a thorough understanding of football and the operations of a large football club.
Failure is subjective with regard to Arteta. If he wins UCL and fail in others how do we see him? Is it a sackable record? If he wins both cups and finish as runners up in the rest, still how is that record viewed? What the club hierarchy view failure and the fans’ interpretation might be different.
For all parties however the best agreeable solution is to win the quadruple as Mr Saliba reiterated yesterday.
I have been an arsenal fan long enough to know that if the coach has a good relationship with the owners, his job is very secure regardless of how loud the fans scream for his head. It’s only the coach himself that will step down. Arteta job is not on the line but his CV and reputation is what is going to be in tartars. That being said I firmly believe that arsenal wins either the UCL and/or the EPL title this season which will automatically buy him 5 new years as head coach.
All Man United on this comment section will love Arteta to be sacked…
Tough luck. It’s not happening. Weakminded journalism