Mikel Arteta has been in charge of Arsenal since the end of 2019, and during his tenure, the Spanish manager has proven himself to be one of the most capable figures in the profession.
While his team has yet to secure either the Premier League or the Champions League title, it is undeniable that Arteta has had a transformative impact on Arsenal. His leadership has reshaped the club’s playing style, instilled a strong sense of discipline, and restored a competitive edge that had been lacking in previous years. Under his guidance, Arsenal have re-established themselves as one of the strongest sides in English football, regularly competing at the highest level.
Arteta has now managed Arsenal in 199 Premier League matches, meaning his next game will mark his 200th league fixture in charge of the team. This milestone is a remarkable achievement, particularly in modern football, where managerial changes are frequent and long-term appointments have become increasingly rare. Given the high-pressure nature of the sport, reaching 200 league games as a manager of a top club is a testament to Arteta’s competence and the faith the Arsenal hierarchy has placed in him.
As reported by Arsenal Media, Arteta holds the fifth-best winning percentage of any manager in the history of the Premier League at this stage of their tenure. He has secured victory in 118 of his 199 matches, equating to a win rate of 59%. This is an impressive statistic, especially when considering the calibre of managers in the competition’s history.
Only four managers—Pep Guardiola, José Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp, and Sir Alex Ferguson—have won more matches within their first 200 league games in the Premier League. This places Arteta in elite company and highlights the level of consistency he has maintained since taking charge. His tactical acumen, attention to detail, and ability to develop players have played a crucial role in Arsenal’s resurgence as a top club.
Despite his achievements, Arteta still faces the challenge of winning major silverware to solidify his reputation further. While his team has made significant progress, lifting a major trophy such as the Premier League or the Champions League would be a defining moment in his managerial career. Winning one of these prestigious competitions this season would not only enhance Arteta’s standing in world football but also silence any remaining critics. For Arsenal, securing a major title under his leadership would mark the beginning of a new era of sustained success.
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These propagandas pieces just keep on getting rolled out. If he has achieved as much as you claim why the constant need to remind everyone about this great manager’s exploits. They should be fairly obvious.
5th best in win % at this stage of his Premier League managerial career. News to me. Not earth-shattering, but it’s still good news😉
They are obvious but also not the whole story as many will no doubt mention here today.
It means that the owners do not care, or else after 80 games or so if the targets are not met, the managers are changed.
We’re currently in phase 5. Phase 6 starts next season. I am patient 😌
And where, apart from Chelsea under Abramovitch, has this approach worked on a regular basis and that with the benefit of favourable financial conditions at the time? Would you have been satisfied with Ten Hag and his trophies? Or would it have had to include the league as well?
I’m not saying that Arteta is unsackable but shouldn’t changing the manager be a little bit more scientific than you’re proposing?
if they trashed PSV 7-1, then why are the draws against Everton, BHA, Fulham, ManU, Forest? I have no issues with Arteta if he wins his games. I support Arsenal, and Arteta when he has Arsenal interests in his heart. If you are a big club, act like one. Ask Floriano Perez if would ever allow his coach to go 200 games without the title. The PSV game was a breath of fresh air rather then the boring EPL performances
And I gave you a perfectly good reason for adopting a more scientific or considered approach. You have avoided the fact that I didn’t say Arteta is unsackable – because he isn’t
Football is a sport, not a science to be debated upon. Set the goals – UCL/EPL/FA/EFL Cup/Top 4 Trophy/Emirates Cup, etc. etc. Achieve them and stay, cannot then make way.
If Arteta has been given targets – Emirates Cup & Top 4 Trophy after investing 800M, great for him, not me. Then he has every right to continue, but if he /owners were transparent enough and kept us informed, there would not be animosity, but then how would they achieve ticket sales and merchandise revenue?
Klopp won his only epl title pretty much when Arteta joined. Following that both Klopp and Arteta were below Pep for the next 4 years – as was every other manager. My point was (scientific being the wrong word) that consideration has to be given to the circumstances. ManU were busy changing managers as were Chelsea & Spurs. Change doesn’t necessarily bring about success bc and didn’t bring a league title.
Injuries apart, which have drastically affected performances this season, the previous 2 years have been encouraging. Well, I’m encouraged by them even if you’re not. As I wrote originally, changing a manager very regularly/2 years worked because Abramovitch had the wherewithal to buy, hire and fire without any concern for balancing the books. His revolving door worked.
In 8.5 years Klopp won the UCL, club world Cup , super cup, FA cup, league cups, EPL, and yes the Community Shield. You could be right and I’m wrong to compare 5.5 years to 8.5 years, I mean Artera could win the quadruple next 3 seasons in addition to the toughest of all – preseason Emirates Cup. As of now, the comparison is like chalk to cheese
Are you being deliberately obtuse or just changing the goalposts?I know what Klopp has won. But he and Arteta played second fiddle to PG. That was the point. I wasn’t remotely comparing JK and MA as I know the difference
Originally, we were discussing getting rid of managers on a regular basis and my view is that it doesn’t or hasn’t paid dividends- apart for Chelsea – for the reasons I’ve already given
While all these personal records are good for the individual that are banded about Arteta.
From a club point of view, if there’s no visible trophy at the end of it, who cares about the personal record of any said manager.
Trophy’s are the thing’s that any ambitious club is judged on, not win rates and the like. 🙄🤦♂️
But the last 5 years, the cupboard is bare.
A great individual accomplishment, but I bet the gaffer would trade it for a PL or CL trophy.
Now we just have to show we can win the big matches where winners are handed trophies.
So we celebrate the manager’s accomplishments and finishing in the top 4.
Wait a minute, this seems oddly familiar, like we have been here before.
Yes he would if for no other reason because one more win last season would have meant a PL trophy.
Although Mr Wenger won 10 trophies in 22 years and had the Emirates debt to pay off
Dan
I agree about Wenger. 20 straight years in the CL, all while building a stadium and limited by that debt, and selling off his best players. That is an amazing achievement, while also changing the culture of the club and how he influenced how the English League plays football.
Arteta is a good coach, can’t deny his success rebuilding the current squad. However, not “great” yet, as no tangible accomplishments like trophies to show, and still struggle to have that winner’s mentality, that will to win.
Exactly Mr Wenger was the most successful manager in our history
We celebrated allot more then just finishing in the top 4
We have gone backwards in our expectation. Wenger got the boot for perennial top 4.
I’m sorry but I’d love to finish first just as much as the next fan but that was disgusting imo.
My thoughts:- he didn’t get sacked for being a perennial top4 finisher Finishing outside of the top4 two years running and the toxicity must have been a factor
Thank you for your thoughts SueP. In my recollection, the toxicity was generated imo primarily by media narratives which got out of hand and encouraged the frustrations in the fan base with not finishing first since the invincibles especially with lowly Leicester City winning the title. I believe the toxicity was more of a reason for us falling out of the top4 than the reverse. There’s no way the players were not effected.
He maybe would have gone earlier but he won the FA cup and most, wrongly thought he deserved longer. Thats the reason he survived a bit longer. He probably should have bowed out in hindsight for everyones sake. Especially his. Plus I think he was harder to get rid of because of his services to AFC.
And respect.
Arteta will never be given the respect he deserves inasmuch there is no Trophy to show for it. Fans that compares Arsenal to PSG, Real Madrid and Chelsea in terms of spending power are deluded, sorry to say that. Madrid won’t sack him because Rice won’t be the most expensive player they buy, Madrid won’t buy Martinelli as first team player, Saka might not even be given that time to explode to who he is now in a Madrid team, they want instant success and the spend heavily. Not 800 milion in 5 years. Considering our team, I’ll say Arteta has been good.
I take your point about Arteta not receiving the credit he’s due because no trophies are in the cupboard and agree 100%.
That’s what so many gauge success as, trophies – look at manure last season, they won the fa cup, but where has it left them?
I can’t think of any other club in the PL that’s in such a mess.
However, how many phases do we wait before the plan comes to fruition?
MA has got the squad he wants, spent the money, but we still can’t see consistency.
That fantastic 7-1 win, was achieved with the same players who lost to West Ham and it doesn’t make sense!!
It does Ken. They played differently and with a different attitude. Why?
It’s that little details. Every manager have two or three players they buy that flop. Arsenal fans have the mentality of a team struggling financially. How can we keep moaning about Havertz, we needed a striker obviously but we keep moaning about waste of money on Jesus n Havertz. Check Liverpool, over that five years they strengthened their attack, Man City have had Aguero n now Halland. They bought another attacker this last Jan window. That’s the example of a serious team, they don’t cry a out Jack Grealish being a waste of money. Chelsea keep spending yet no success. Maybe the fans can push the owners to buy quality players rather than second grade 😂. That’s why we buy Chelsea’s reject, that’s what we can afford. Arsenal is a poor team these days, just like Newcastle n Aston Villa
I agree that the details are important. Every club buys players who do not work out for one reason or another. Arsenal have had to almost completely rebuild the entire squad in the last few years. This is somewhat different from the situation with MC and Liverpool both of whom are still dependent on key players who have been there for years.
MC have been in a position where they haven’t needed to overhaul too much of their squad until now. Liverpool have replaced certain key players during the past few years. They’ve also been able to promote from their youth teams in a way that has given them one of the most balanced teams in the PL.
Over time, Arsenal have now built a team that at full strength would be a match for any in Europe. Even weakened we would give anyone a tough game. We are now at a level where we should have a good showing in any competition.
However, there are other top teams in the PL and in Europe and it is therefore unreasonable to expect us to just go and beat everyone just because we have spent the money we have. The injuries been a major factor in reducing our effectiveness this season and it is ridiculous that some people seem to want to ignore this.
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