Overview
- Robert Pires told Foot Mercato that Arsenal’s hierarchy would consider replacing Mikel Arteta if the team fail to win a trophy this season, stressing the league title as the priority.
- Reports across multiple outlets note Arsenal met Arteta’s requests in the transfer window, bringing in signings including Martin Zubimendi, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Piero Hincapie, Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Cristhian Mosquera.
- Arsenal have started strongly and sit two points behind Liverpool, and a home win over West Ham on Saturday could briefly take them top before Liverpool face Chelsea.
- Arteta has one major trophy at Arsenal—the 2020 FA Cup—alongside three successive Premier League runner-up finishes and a recent Champions League semifinal, and he remains under contract through 2026/27 as media speculate on his future if top targets are missed.
- Speaking Friday, Arteta said Arsenal must reach a new level to win major silverware as he approaches his 300th game in charge, with AFP noting his 58% win rate and the team’s two Champions League wins this season.