Another semi-final loss is not the sole reason Arsenal need to move beyond Mikel Arteta. Newcastle United are an in-form side capable of beating any team in the world on their day. However, Arsenal appear to have started another troubling pattern/circle under a manager who has built a team the fans can truly be proud of.
Mikel Arteta inherited an Arsenal squad in total disarray. He took over a team with no personality on the pitch, plagued by inconsistency, and filled with overpaid, egotistical stars.
Arteta has managed to assemble a quality side with key additions like Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice, and more. Nevertheless, it seems Arsenal are beginning to stagnate under the Spanish tactician, and a managerial change could be necessary this summer.
Why Arsenal Need To Evolve Past Mikel Arteta
– A Capable Squad
Unlike in 2019, Arsenal now boast one of the best squads in the Premier League.
The team’s core includes standout players like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Martin Odegaard, and David Raya — players who are hungry to achieve more in their careers.
This makes it the perfect time for Arsenal to bring in another top manager who can maximize the potential of this squad and build on the foundation Arteta has laid.
-A Fresh Input
The call for a managerial change isn’t driven by fan boredom or dissatisfaction over another potentially trophyless season. The Idea is to change the manager because it looks like some of his ideas and the execution on the pitch look too outdated for a side that wants to win the Premier League, and dominate English football again.
For instance, the overreliance on set pieces, the preference for players valued more for their ability to win duels than for their technical skills or flair, and the rigidity in style that often leads to predictable, robotic football are all areas of concern. Arteta’s Arsenal currently have many of these traits.
While he may still be capable of challenging top clubs, Arteta and his Arsenal side do not appear equipped to win any major trophies in the near future, especially this season.
A fresh perspective and new ideas are essential to push Arsenal and their players forward. Without such change, the club risks stagnating for years, like they did during the latter part of Arsène Wenger’s tenure at the club.
