It is an inescapable fact that Arsenal have gambled in asking their former captain to revive their fortunes but those who have worked with Arteta suggest that, where managerial novices are concerned, he is as sure a thing as it gets. Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal as a player when the club was at a low ebb in 2011 and after their 3-0 defeat by Manchester City (above), they are in a similarly difficult position in 2019. Arsenal is languishing in 10th place in the league, as close to the relegation zone as it is to the top four. Arsenal are reportedly reconsidering Mikel Arteta as their head coach, potentially succeeding Unai Emery. Arteta was confirmed as the full-time replacement for Unai Emery, who was fired three weeks ago. Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal as a player when the club was at a low ebb in 2011 and after their 3-0 defeat by Manchester City (above), they are in a similarly difficult position in 2019. Arteta takes over a side that is porous in defence and has a lack of quality or leadership in midfield. That should not be a concern. Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, Published Friday, December 20, 2019 9:29AM EST, Liberals outline plan for pandemic recovery, Column on Ford tapped 'seething frustration', Freeland: Budget puts 'money where our mouth is', Federal Budget 2021: Liberals extend COVID-19 aid with election top of mind, Feds propose tax on foreign-owned vacant properties, Federal budget includes $30B promise for child care with eye to reducing fees, Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd's death goes to the jury, 9 kids injured in shooting at birthday party in Louisiana, India's capital to lock down amid explosive virus surge, Canadian home sales up 76% year-over-year, set new March record: CREA, Toronto rent prices slowly picking up after months-long decline, new report says, Soccer clubs behind breakaway 'Super League' plan tell European officials they will sue, Boucher, Raptors hand Thunder 10th straight loss, 112-106, Rapper Black Rob, known for hit ‘Whoa!,’ dead at 52, 'Mad Max' prequel shot in Outback to be released in 2023, J-Lo, H.E.R. He was offered to lead the Arsenal Academy, by Arsène Wenger, join Mauricio Pochettino's (his team-mate from PSG) backroom staff at Tottenham Hotspur or join Pep Guardiola's coaching team at Manchester City. 431 Responses to “Arteta should be the new manager of Arsenal (Long Read)” Jump to comment form ↓ Marc November 30, 2019 14:05:25 Fuck sake City need to get their heads out of their arses other wise the Scousers are going to walk the PL. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is under more pressure than ever after his side lost 1-0 by Burnley on Sunday. Among the senior first-teamers only Héctor Bellerín, Mesut Özil and Calum Chambers were around in his final season and elements within the squad were perfectly happy to undermine his predecessor, Unai Emery. Arsenal were top of the table by the New Year, but their league form stuttered as a result of Chapman's unexpected death. Now Arteta returns to a club he came to love and where, despite enjoying only moderate success, he was deeply admired. He returns to Emirates Stadium with Arsenal having regressed, no longer in the Champions League or a challenger for the Premier League. Arsenal hired Mikel Arteta as manager on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, hoping its former midfielder can turn around the fortunes of the ailing London club … Arsenal said goodbye to legendary manager Arsene Wenger following the … The team is in its worst shape since the mid-1990s, before Wenger was in charge. Those three years as Guardiola’s No 2 at Manchester City put that to the test. What Mikel Arteta did on his Man City farewell after agreeing to become new Arsenal manager. There were elements of dissent here and there: a school of thought existed that his perceived golden-boy status among the staff was a little bit much and there were some suggestions that rather a lot was made of his farewell appearance. In May 1934, Arsenal appointed George Allison, beginning a … When Arsène Wenger left Arsenal at the end of the 2017-18 season, Arteta was prominent on the shortlist to take over as the manager. Mikel Arteta is among the favourites to become Arsenal’s next permanent manager. When Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal back in 2011 it was a very lowkey affair but his second welcome could be a fate deciding one for Arsenal.