English media outlets have reported that Mikel Arteta’s position at Arsenal is not secure and that he could be sacked at the end of the current season.
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford on Thursday in the final match of the 26th round of the Premier League. The Gunners maintain their lead, but their advantage over Manchester City has been reduced to just four points.
According to recent reports, Arsenal’s management has made it very clear to manager Arteta that if he fails to win the Premier League title this season, he will be dismissed.
Arteta took over as Arsenal manager in 2020, and since then has only managed one FA Cup title and two Community Shields. The club has been waiting a long time for a Premier League title, which has eluded the Emirates Stadium since 2004.
Arsenal’s management believes they have given Arteta everything he asked for over the past two years, and this is supposed to be the year they reap the rewards, with the London club winning all trophies, most importantly the Premier League.
Given the form of their rivals, including Manchester City, Arsenal’s management believes that losing the Premier League title would be a major blow, and that winning it this season is a rare opportunity.
Arteta is aware of the immense pressure he faces to deliver the title, and he still has the full confidence and support of the Arsenal board, who have made it clear that any further setbacks will not be tolerated.
It’s worth noting that Arsenal have finished second in the Premier League for the past two seasons.
