A Gunner Can Only Understand the Impact of Mikel Arteta

Only a Gunner Can Understand the Impact of Mikel Arteta!

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At the time of Mikel Arteta’s early days, Arsenal did not have the best track record, but his tactical vision was evidence of his incredibly tough but correct decisions and he assembled the best squad.

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Arteta completed 200 games as Arsenal's manager. Out of these, he won 116, drew 34, lost 50, and got 358 goals.

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He achieved incredible success by winning the FA Cup in his debut season as a captain and a coach, which led to Arsenal’s qualification for the UEFA Europa League.

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After winning the 2022-23 Champions League, Arteta became the second-quickest manager to reach 50 top-flight wins.

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He was named Premier League Manager three times in a single campaign; also, he was the first Arsenal manager to win the award.

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Mikel Arteta's deal was expiring in 2024 but he signed a contract extension for 3 years. He will continue to manage and coach Arsenal till 2027.

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