11 Apr 2026 17:26:54
We have been waiting 6 years for Arteta to deliver, sheds loads of cash but all we got to show for it is FA Cup in his first season which was his buffer from getting the sack, early on his reign.
Did it paper over the cracks like Wengers 3 late FA Cup Wins, I don't really know. 4 seasons 8 pts clear 9 games to go, scoring goals for fun, threw away a 2 goal lead at Liverpool and we went into free fall.
3 seasons ago to costly home loses to Hammers and the Villa proved costly. Villa game is when Arteta changed his tactics and we lost.
Last season 18 pts dropped from winning positions which is appalling if you are thinking of winning the prem. This season sheds spent in the summer and we are playing some of the most negative football I have ever seen. Bournemouth are a good side but you have to beat the good sides as well as the poor ones to win the prem.
So what saves Arteta?
Winning the prem
Winning the CL
Winning both.
Coming close in both doesn't save him.
Get rid and get Cesc in from Como.
11 Apr 2026 19:34:44
Do you honestly think Cesc would be the answer?
If the trigger is pulled on Arteta, we should be looking at Enrique.
11 Apr 2026 19:41:30
Would he leave PSG though, Glenn.
11 Apr 2026 20:45:13
Cesc isn't the answer. We need a true winner and someone ruthless. Is Cesc that man?
11 Apr 2026 23:38:04
I think most managers, including him, would jump at the chance of taking us, to be honest. Arteta is currently the third highest paid manager in world football, so I'm sure we could afford most as well.