Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that his long-term future at the club will depend on winning trophies, as he approaches six years in charge.
The Spaniard was appointed Arsenal boss on December 20, 2019. He won the FA Cup a few months later, but that remains his only major trophy since taking over from Unai Emery.
Arteta will mark his sixth anniversary during Saturday’s Premier League match against Everton, the same team Arsenal faced a day after his appointment. He watched that game from the stands before officially starting work.
Despite signing a contract extension in 2024 that runs until 2027, Arteta acknowledged that success on the pitch will ultimately decide how long he stays.
He said his focus is on the present and that a manager must constantly prove they deserve to remain in the job. Arteta added that winning matches and maintaining the trust of players, owners and the board is essential in such a competitive environment.
Arsenal currently sit at the top end of the Premier League table, but their position is under threat with Manchester City close behind. A City win earlier in the day could see Arsenal drop from first place before kickoff.
The Gunners have also struggled with injuries, with defender Ben White the latest player sidelined after picking up a hamstring problem that is expected to keep him out for several weeks.
Arteta believes the club has made major progress since his arrival, pointing to strong performances and broken records. However, he admitted that the lack of trophies remains a key gap.
He said Arsenal are competing at an extremely high level and believes the team is close to achieving its main goal of winning major honours.
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