Mikel Arteta's Arsenal Evolution
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Arsenal under Mikel Arteta this season have been a different beast.
With one of their best ever starts to the Premier League, the good times seem to be back at the Emirates. But just what has changed since Arteta joined the club in 2019?
Written by Jon Mackenzie and illustrated by Craig Silock, we look at how the Gunners have evolved under the Spaniard and exactly what Arteta has brought to the North London side.
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I think that FA cup win was crucial for Mikel’s career at Arsenal. That cup made the board think twice before sacking him. He showed he could do it.
And pandemic. The fans came back to the stadium with more positive energy.
Reminds me of Alex Ferguson, when Man Utd beat a very good Crsytal Palace side in the 1990 FA Cup Final. That win saved Ferguson's skin and the rest is history.
Hats off to the mastermind: Anthony Taylor😌
By parking the bus
Who cares
I think Arteta actually had the best “apprenticeship” ever, he spent the last few years of his playing career at Arsenal learning from Wenger, before moving to City and learning from Guardiola for 3 years. You can’t get much better training than that!
Yes, but crucially, he was given enough time by the owners to learn as a manager, and now everything is clicking.
Add Moyes too prior to that.
man management and tactical resilience from wenger, winning mentality and tactical fluidity from pep. arteta really learnt from the best. i bet he also learnt about the culture under moyes too.
Also the WestHam manager then Everton manager. Hes a good squad builder too
Wenger’s fluidity, Pep’s tactical excellence and Moyes’ physicality. Love it
Who would've thought that giving time to a manager may actually result in a positive outcome?
giving time to the right manager. Lampard & Ole could have been given all the time in the world & would still be struggling.
Exactly. Giving managers more time after a bad start and them then going on to success is a rare exception.
I don't think it's just about simply giving a manager time. I also think Arteta, as a person, displays both conviction, calmness, and is very articulate about his ideas and where he wanted to take the club. That helps as well. And the board probably also realized the squad wasn't a "only 1-2 signings away from competing".
They needed a rebuild.... they wanted a rebuild... and so they went through with a rebuild (with Arteta).
@@Never_Wr0ng Ole was doing fine. He got Man U to #2 on the table.
@@juantokyo_ In a year where all other teams were dealing with major injuries.
When the fans calling for Arteta to be sack, Arsenal renewed his contract because they really believe in "TRUST THE PROCESS". They deserve a shout out. No other club got the guts to support their manager to such degree.
In retrospect, that was a badass move from the Kroenkes. That would give any manager a massive boost of confidence.
A fantastic decision, given Barca are in trouble and City may look for a new manager
@@yao052 and then look at it the other way, if it backfired, extremely ballsy by the owners.
Arteta must be extremely appreciative, and like you said i feel like that would’ve gave him and the players a massive boost and a feeling of togetherness.. quite poetic when you look at how a club like United has went after their legendary manager left, it’s almost as if Arsenal have slipped into another era of longevity with their manager. Hats off to the board cause it’s really the stuff of movies when you deep it👏🏼
@@yao052 Despite of the fact he didn't give any money to Wenger, it was really badass.
No other club?
Atlético has been backing Simeone for over a decade now. Throughout this time, the fans were extremely loyal too.
It's only now after a bad run of form and mediocre performances where the team feels clueless tactically that more and more fans are starting to suggest he should leave, but the majority still backs him.
I’m a chelsea fan and after yesterdays game, arsenal are the real deal. What a squad.
took that long to convince? lol
As an Arsenal fan, I am flattered. But in the event we lose Partey or Xhaka or god forbid, both to injury, we will me in major trouble. Arteta needs to get reinforcements for a proper top-team squad depth.
@@kimuyu I don't think Arsenal has to worry about Squad depth. They are not in the same position Liverpool is. Have not seen any fall off yet.
@@runrafarunthebestintheworld better safe than sorry 🤷🏻♂
Yes yesterday result was eyeopener for considering them as a real threat to our title defense! No doubt Arteta's worthy of calling him Pep's genius apprentice!
Edu deserves a shout. He's been such a steady leader and has been shrewd in the moves he's made and how he's collaborated with both Arteta and senior management.
I was skeptical of him because it seemed like he had no experience for his position. But he’s been brilliant, and as important as Arteta. Between Edu and Arteta, Arsenal has a lot intelligence at the top
only team to score in every league game this season ✅
most clean sheets ✅
top of the league ✅
3/4 wins vs top 6 ✅
2nd most goals scored with 31 (City leads 39) and tied for fewest goals allowed with 11 (Newcastle has played one more game and City has allowed 12).
@@jamiehill2671 conceded the 2nd least shots on goal in Europe (City are 1st)
Perfect timing on this video release corresponding to the day Arsenal beat a team who is the antithesis to giving a manager time to develop.
Absolutely! Although Chelsea’s approach has been massively successful for them in its own right.
Antithesis, great word. 😎
@@LukesGamePage Yeah. I feel it's kind of in their DNA to search for quick success. They have been pretty successful.
@@sathyantinku9177 Aye, no team has won more trophies this century than Chelsea. That was the case last time I checked anyway - Man City might have just overtaken them very recently (but possibly not, and none of them are two Champions League, and four other European trophies like Chelsea).
The 2 most important games for Arteta came against Chelsea: the FA Cup final and Boxing day 2020 when he was about to be sacked. It's been onwards and upwards from there
I’ll honestly never forget that Boxing Day win again - I thought we were going to lose!
Time given to the process isnt the reason Arteta is succeeding, Arteta is the reason time was given to the process. Not the same. Full credit needs to go to him.
Exactly
Other boards have sacked coaches for less, the fact they didn't get rid of him is a testament to the boards belief in the plan
@@joshmore7175 Good point, but ask yourself whos plan it is they believed in?
@@joshmore7175 He had won the FA cup already, which was quickly forgotten by the general public but not by the Arsenal board.
Something that was not mentioned in the video is, that Arteta's first year had a clear focus on Defence. They often Parked the bus against big teams, but that was only to train this for the future. When defence was already "built", he started to focus on midfield and attack movements (positional play + channel movements). And lastly, Control + Pressing. Now they are able to dictate the tempo against most teams, press only when needed. Defence is the best in the league, build up play is fantastic.
I think you can even see the progress within this season. Initial few games were about pressing the teams like crazy. Slowly now they control the game with focused pressing when they lose possession. It's impressive.
@@sathyantinku9177 exactly. This is how you build a successful team. No steps were skipped. Now we need quality in bench and we will compete for many titles.
@@kairo8155 Nah man. Chelsea has been winning everything with their ready made, fast food type teams for so long. They are the second best team in England.
Lies again? American Education LA Liga
Partey deserves a mention
it’s a big if, but if Arsenal win the league, I’d say it’s more impressive than what Peps done so far in England, he took the best team and won less than expected, Mikel would’ve taken a team outside of CL places to the title and that’s deserving of all the credit
Even if arsenal get 2nd with 90 points he has to start getting the praise like Klopp did once it started working at Liverpool
It's like the first 3 years with a new team in Football Manager. You have a system based around the players you're given; the next year you start to bring in your tactic and players to fit it; then the third year you double down on it all and have had enough time to get players in that you want
He's learned a lot from Moyes/ Wenger/ Guardiola and lucky to have Kroenke, who has been financially supporting him to sign players suited for his system. Emery didn't have a chance to sign many players who he deemed suited to his tactics and wasn't able to get rid of the ones who can't fit into his system
But also you have to be able to convince them. Emery's problem was he didn't convince them enough. Arteta on the other hand, from the very first interview, you can see that this guy can communicate very well, hence why the trust in him even in tough times.
@@billyferaldy Agreed. Arteta is great in public speech, so I bet he conveyed his ideas, system and stats very well to Kroenke. His football style is also easier on the eye than Mourinho's/ Conte's smash and grab tactics
@@billyferaldy The difference is that Emery worked under Raul Sanllehi who was a director of football at the time. Arteta was given more power in his decision making.
@@domagojhrgovic7419 Edu and Arterta are the dream team, along with Kroenke son working with them and the clubs own plan, whereas they Kroenke let the club director have free reign before without any input.
@@MrAceekidd Arteta and Edu genuinely care about the club as our former players. Raul Sanllehi cared more about his agent connections. He was to blame for that Pepe transfer and that led to his departure.
Last season I saw an interview with Ødegaard and he said, “We’re working on some stuff… we’ll be ready in about 6 months.”
That was 4 months ago…
Maybe he meant January transfer window or after the world Cup. Excited to see what he meant
Also, the set piece coach he brought into the club is another key to this prime day. Unlike the Wenger era, Arsenal’s set piece is really effective nowadays!
Set piece improvement at both ends of the pitch. Their corners have become a highly effective weapon.
I agree that Mikel's 90% of the reason why things are so good, but there's also an "atmosphere" factor. I personally believe that Amazon documentary made all the difference in bringing the fans closer to the team
Nope, arteta sacking bad influence, creating good atmosphere and mentality in the dressing room did it for me.
You can feel the drive from the player, the togetherness when they score a goal or when the pressure is high.
Amazon series just a cherry on top. Spurs had a series before arsenal, not making a difference 😂
In a world where manager don’t last more than 2 seasons very often, Arteta has proven himself a good investment while being a manager with not a lot of experience in the number one position. I hope the trend continues and managers like Lampard, Gerrard and Kompany get the same treatment.
I don't think it is that simple. Arsene Wenger singled out Mikel Arteta as a shrewd tactical mind and that he has the skills to become a good coach back when Arteta was an Arsenal player. I don't think Wenger has said that of any other player that has played for him. It tells you that Arteta brings something unique to the table.
@@maheshprabhu Pep stated the same. He told reporters that Arteta already knew it all. Santi Cazorla in recent interview told about the time when they both were injured playing for Arsenal, that Arteta used to pause watching games and ask why something happened that way.
Arteta has changed everything at Arsenal. Mentality, energy, passion.. Edu's recruitment has been influenced by Arteta's clear message. Everything is functioning as it should be. This is just the start and I love this football club again!
That game on Boxing Day against Chelsea where he started Saka and Smith-Rowe which Arsenal won probably saved his job at Arsenal. The turn around has been amazing. It's his first management job as well which is very impressive.
It's also amazing to remember this is literally his first managerial role. Granted, he's through his 3rd year now, but it nevertheless speaks volumes about his resilience and adaptability. To just take over Arsenal and lead them to a top spot finish two seasons after is no small feat for a newcomer.
You missed one name who helps this strategy work and that is Thomas Partey! Without him Arsenal lost last 4 games of last season this season when he plays it simple they win or worse draw an away game.
The guy is so good, that game against Manchester City you talked about is when I become a believer boy was he good in that game. I first thought he was overrated then he got fit and got a run games under him, then I realised why Arteta wanted him so much, he is Rodri and Fernandinho put together can defend and can also make that incisive pass going forward something even the great Kante, Makalele or even Essien(okay that is not true as he could do it all too but you get the picture how good Partey is)
One of Arsenal’s greatest challenge is keeping him fit especially after the World Cup.
Anyone who watched arsenal end of last season knows why they fell apart. Injuries!!!!! We lost Tierney,Partey and several other key players at the back end of the season.
yes thats right but a team that had screamed winning culture could probably have tipped those games in their favor anyway. like mancity or liverpool. but there is only one way build that mentality and culture: win every game over time. that may be the case this season.
In other words: squad depth. We are still thin right now in that respect. Imagine losing Partey and Jesus to WC injuries and having 2 months of Lokonga and Nketiah in our 1st 11 (they're lovely lads BTW, just barely scratching it at EL level). *shudders*
So annoyed they didn’t explicitly mention that. They made it seem like we weren’t ready when in actual fact if not for injuries top 4 was basically a lock
Arteta is not just a good tactical manager but also a good coach, able to improve players who are ready to learn and develop. You can see that in most of the squad - how individuals have improved season over season.
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I think we should keeping eyes on Edu's negotiations as well. He is so good
Very excited in the way The Gunners are progressing this season but the second XI performing at par to the first when heavily rotated is a concern for me
Mikel Arterta deserves every ounce of success he is having what a brilliant manager..
i just really love the fact that all the big decisions that arteta has made that had fans and pundits in turmoil at the time, like bringing in ramsdale and white for big big money, sending saliba out for another year on loan when many thought he was ready and selling auba, have all proved to be the right call in hindsight. the man knows what he’s doing
I used to hate Arsenal, could not stand that. Cause I used to support chelsea then, spurs, but I like Arteta and his style, you know he really smart and hard working. I hope he wins the PL this year or a major trophy.
As a city fan i kinda wish they win the premier league. Seeing Such improvement and beautiful football feels like should be rewarded just like Napoli in Serie A. Also feel in part why we lost that explosive 433 football with sane and become a bit dull nowadays.
Respect ✊, I really hope we do! It would be amazing! Yeah I agree, I used to really enioy watching Man City, but City have become (in my opinion) more machine like and less enjoyable to watch now, especially with Haaland now in the side. I still think City will win the league though
@@fredthelegend7673 Actually every team in the world would want someone like Haaland. I'm an Arsenal fan. I firmly believe they needed someone like him to get UCL. This is just his first season. I beleive he'll the way better than this next season. Start scoring those goals against difficult opponents.
@@sathyantinku9177 Yes I agree with that. I never said he was a bad player or that he needs to improve, I just said he’s not as enjoyable to watch, in my opinion at least
Reminds me a lot of liverpool under klopp, only difference is everyone knew klopp was a top tier manager when he came in. They’ve built the club very well
This is a great example of how owners should know when to listen to the fans and when to not. I am so thankful that the Kroenkes backed Arteta even though some impatient fans wanted him out. Arsenal are BACK!!!!
I believe wenger played a role in arteta's hiring as manager. Both of them often discussed about gameplay together while arteta still his captain.
He inherited a squad of players who were coasting on generous contracts given to them by the previous regime, players who were just enjoying London, the status of being an Arsenal player and not really being held to account for anything on the pitch.
Fast forward 3 years almost everyone now in the team is an Arteta signing and that’s why it’s working. Players who were bought for a specific purpose and to fulfil his vision on how the team should construct play. These things take time, you can’t overhaul a squad overnight.
Arteta shows his magic
He just need consistency
the management trust his process
That the board stuck with him and gave him time was the key.
Arteta was also patient. He tried implementing his tactics early on when he joined and quickly realized his team wasn’t ready to execute it due in partly to the leaky defense. So he set them up defensively in a back 3 and saw them through a lot of games until he had players who could execute what he wanted. Other managers try to implement their style right away and when that doesn’t work, the players lose faith in them and they get sacked.
So glad Arteta has turned it around at The Arsenal , lots against him BUT he is now making the grumbling doubters wrong , well done Arteta !!!
I was very impressed with the Board to give Arteta time to develop the team. I certainly didn’t expect Gunners to be table leaders again. For me, this seem like a dream.
Arteta super coach
I think part of his appointment was due to the actions of other clubs. Clubs wanted their own Pep or Zidane. Chelsea got Lampard (tho they didn't have much of a choice do to the transfer ban) and United got Ole. There wasn't too much shock when Arteta got the job.
Then an immediate cup win got him time and influence when he needed it
From the end of December 2020 to October 2022 (a sample size of ~ 75 PL games) Arsenal have picked up 147 points, only second to Man City. This strong start to this season isnt them in good form, this has been brewing for a while and really shouldnt come as a surprise. Arsenal are just really good
Great videos man, keep it up.
Sports in the United States follow the “process” model and I hope that Mikel’s success in Arsenal promotes football to adopt this model. The process model is simple, have a manager, a vision, and incremental objectives that need to be achieved over a certain period of time in order to build a squad strong enough to compete at an extremely high level for AT LEAST 5 years once the process has been completed.
Arsenal’s ownership being American helped immensely with how they handled Arteta as the manager, the goal was not to succeed immediately but over time. More teams need to follow this model, rather than the run and gun “if it works it works if it doesn’t we sack” model that banks on the success the manager rather than success of the squad.
For example, when Arteta leaves he’ll leave Arsenal in better shape then when he came due to the aspect of “strong foundation building” that comes along with going through a process, but with the current “sack at first sign of danger” culture then a new manager can actually leave the squad in a worser state (for example Benitez at Everton) because it focuses on maintaining and improving the current structure no matter how flawed it may be, rather than actually bulldozing the entire thing, starting from scratch and building it up to be more stable.
I'm a Belgian fan and i'm since it the 90's,
We had a very bad squad with overpaid players,old players and midtable players when we finished 8th,this were painful times and much fans wanted to sack him,but the board trusted the process and this is the outcome
Arteta's time at Arsenal really build up the name 'trust the process'.
Yeah, at this point is pretty safe to say the 76ers bottled theirs
Can't believe Partey didn't get a mention
hindsight 20 20, there were a lot of artetaout last season when we magnificently failed to get top 4 (and finish the season above spurs). it was clear from last season that we were on track. our goal was to get back to europe, and champions league is more like a bonus. this season, we have been more consistent and the dissapointment from last season is our fuel. we are more matured and cohesive and really can grind out result when needed.
all gooners will say that we have a slim chance to win epl this season, but they journey will be amazing. josh just need to open the warchest this jan to add more depth to our squad so we can compete with city.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE
To me, Thomas Partey was the link the team was missing. He's the one allowing Xhaka to roam more and has been great both on and off the ball. He's basicly a new Vieira.
Any job, if you work under a MASTER, you will learn a lot; Not only tactics but habits, psychology and attitude of a winner. That's what he picked up and brought over to Arsenal. Now, it is just about adding depth to this squad.
LEGENDS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
You will keep on posting a similar type of videos after every game week coz it’s truly amazing what’s going on with Arsenal. They might win it tbh
loving the transformation, COYG
The best type of content.
He will be one of the best thing that will ever happen to arsenal in this generation the future is bright with him for arsenal
Great video only gripe I have is saying arsenal fell away last season, they did but it was due to way more injuries than the team was ready for. Which was rectified in the summer to a large extend, still additions as for any team but the core is there
Jamie O’Hara claimed Tottenham had now eclipsed Arsenal five months ago. Mikel transformation of Xhaka saved his Arsenal playing career and as for the club, it’s is in a much better position with a talented and more youthful squad. The project was not obvious to the fans as he dismantled an ageing squad and had a transfer window of non activity. The culture and mood of the fans has now changed and there is real belief that Mikel is creating something special at Arsenal. The gamble he took on Saliba keeping him out on loan, needed balls and vision.
Looks like Arteta is the guy to put the Arsenal name back on top.
Yeah, but how will AFTV get views now? Robbie built an empire by letting idiots yell "HE'S THE GREATEST!" or "SACK HIM!" after every result.
In fact, what I like about the Arteta story is that it's the perfect antithesis of what social media has done to football and fandom. Team wins that week: "WE R DA BEST!!!1!!". Team loses that week: "SACK THE MANAGER, FIRE ALL THE PLAYERS, GET NEW OWNERS, BURN THE STADIUM DOWN!"
We need to inculcate long-term thinking once again. Fans (and even players, sadly) are too short-sighted to even think in terms of a full season anymore. Expecting them to have the patience to wait the multiple seasons it takes for a manager to implement a system, iron out the kinks, teach it to the players, refine it, get the right players that suit it, refine it some more, and execute it successfully... it's impossible.
Maybe that's why it worked at Arsenal. The players were already sick of the Arsenal fandom's wild vacillations and the core of the squad are young players who aren't close-minded egomaniacs looking to maximize on their prime or the trophy-hunt in the last few years of their career. They know they have time to grow, so they're willing to wait for the system to work out for them.
I think with Mikel, you could see very early what the style of play in an ideal Mikel Arteta team would look like, and though some of the wins were scrappy, the big scalps we got on the way to the FA Cup played a big part in creating that buy-in from the club. There was shaky spell where I thought the club might not stick with him but since boxing day 2020 when we beat Chelsea I think we've continuously improved, and though there have been some disappointing cup exits and a few spells in the league where we haven't played well, overall we've grown. We're better in all phases of play - in possession, out of possession, attacking set pieces, defensive set pieces, and transition moments as well and we are deservedly top. Long may that continue.
He got rid of dead wood in the squad. Players that didn't play for the badge.
Come for the arsenal content, stay for the awesome graphics and cool tone of the video.
I enjoyed this video 😊
Arteta was able to convince Kroenke to trust the process, even renewing his contract when most people wanted him sacked .. I believed in him from day 1, and thank God we stuck with him ❤❤❤
Wenger might have noticed Arteta's tactical nous which was why he brought Arteta in. When Arteta came to Arsenal, his prime had just pass him. But Arsene wanted Arteta to love the club as a player in hopes that one day, Mikel would return and continue to build on the foundations he had lay at the Emirates. And returned he did. This reminds me of the message Howard Stark left for Tony.
"I built this for you, and some day you'll realize that it represents a whole lot more than just people's inventions. It represents my life's work. This is the key to the future. I'm limited by the technology of my time, but one day you'll figure this out. And when you do, you will change the world."
If Arteta would stay for at least half of how long Wenger did, I hope we can win at least one UCL title. COYG!!
*He's doing it.*
The most soothing voice in all of TH-cam.
love a video on the arsenal
Very interesting analysis - I always wondered why we were good on the break but lacking while in possession. And you can see how that has changed - we were so in control at Stamford Bridge.
I agree with what you said, as an Arsenal fan i doubted Arteta and I am happy to see the results of the process, but still, lets wait for the end of the seasons that is what matters! ARSENAL!
Trust the process.
You forgot maybe the key for having a good balance in attack and defence or easier to understand, transition playing. Arteta is very good in transition play's and one player is top at this, Thomas Partey is such a great and quality player in defence and attack, also have a very good positioning on the pitch, which is very important for the team and Arteta.
Good video, great stuff! 👏👍
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I might have my problem with the Kroenkes, but I'll always be grateful that they've given Arteta the time that was clearly needed to improve the squad. Some fans were viscerally Arteta Out when things were going poorly, but they stuck with him and now were top of the league.
🎼 We've got Super Mik Arteta 🎼 🎵
Patience pays
While we praise Arteta as the key for building such a great team, let’s not forget Arsenal also have a great management team lead by Edu and Kroenke. I used to hate Kroenke family, but I have to eat my words now.
Arsenal really do have a great team now, both on the pitch and off the pitch.
Keeps improving.
6-0x3 5-0 and 4-1 and 4-0x2. 3-1x2 and we have the highest Goal Advantage. We are cooking and if we win and Man City and Liverpool draw or lose, we pass both of them or the loser of the game.
for anyone still questioning, look at the squad we had against chelsea in baku for the europa final and look at our team now.
We've got super Mik Artetaaaa
He’s just beginning
Wait till the youngsters peak
Blows my mind how even in such a thorough video, people throw around the statement that Arteta had “two 8th place finishes in his first two seasons “.
The man took over in December of that first season, picking upa team sitting in the bottom half.
Correction. It wasn’t 2 decades of success under Wenger. It was 1 decade and a bit. People all of a sudden like to forget humiliating results like 10-2 against Bayern, 8-2 against Man Utd and 6-0 against Chelsea. Not to mention not winning the league since 03-04.
A lot of credit has to go to the Sporting director and the owners for always backing the manager and sticking with his principles, even when it seemed too difficult to do so, you don’t get a lot of that in football nowadays. Credit to them for being resolute in seeing a project through.
imagine, just imagine, if arsenal manage to beat city to the title. madness!
I think an underrated aspect of Arsenal's improvement under Arteta has to do with the age profile of the squad -- since moving on Band-Aid solutions like Sokratis and David Luiz, and parting with Özil, Aubameyang, Mustafi, Mkhytarian, and other past-prime players, Arteta has something resembling a lab experiment: young players whose habits and views are at their most malleable. Many are rising talents (Sambi Lokonga, Tomiyasu, Fabio Vieira) coming to Arsenal from smaller clubs; some are players who have felt stifled in their previous homes (Ødegaard, Partey, Jesus/Zinchenko); all are fully bought-in to the famous non-negotiables and the team-first ethos. Arteta is a demanding boss, but apparently a charismatic one. This team plays full of belief.
Best young manager in the world right now. COYG! 🔴⚪️
Thank you Unai but mikel has been head and shoulders a step up in level
More on Arsenal please
Thank god for patience because we are now seeing it all play out beautifully.
arsenal looking dangerous
And also how much he has changed the club off the field as well. The concepts of redecoration of the Emirates, Coloney, Hale End.
IN THE PROCESS WE TRUST
trust the process jet black hair has really done our club a world of good for now we are enjoying this seasons performance and we would also give thanks to edu gaspar for top recruitment which works well with how arteta wants to build a side
Differing contrasts on both managers in yesterday's clash between Arsenal and Chelsea. Graham Potter is a good manager but I'm starting to wonder will the owners of Chelsea give him the elbow room to grow just like the Arsenal board gives Arteta? Potter had a good thing going at Brighton but when a club like Chelsea comes knocking, you're not going to turn that down. Maybe it's a move too soon? Who knows? Arsenal's win yesterday was by far the most impressive, despite wins over Spurs and Liverpool.
As an Arsenal fan a never once doubted arteta n as a Rangers man. Look at Sir Alex managers need time he's built his OWN team mazin being a fan the now