On September 18, 2025, Arsenal announced a contract extension for manager Mikel Arteta, securing him until 2028.
Arteta, who joined in 2019, transformed the Gunners into title contenders, narrowly missing the Premier League in 2024.
His new deal, reportedly worth £15m annually, reflects confidence in his vision to end Arsenal’s 22-year title drought.
Arteta’s tactics emphasize youth development, with players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli thriving.
The extension follows a strong 2025 season start, with Arsenal unbeaten in their first five matches.
Arteta credited the club’s board, fans, and players for their support, emphasizing a collective push for silverware.
Fans on X celebrated, though some urged signings to bolster midfield depth, especially after injuries exposed vulnerabilities.
Rivals like Manchester City and Liverpool remain formidable, but Arteta’s data-driven approach and high-pressing style have analysts optimistic.
The Athletic reported Arsenal’s transfer budget will increase in 2026, targeting a marquee midfielder.
Arteta’s commitment signals stability, but pressure mounts to deliver trophies, with the Champions League also a goal.
His tenure has restored Arsenal’s identity, blending flair with resilience, setting the stage for a defining era.
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Leeds United suffered their first home league defeat in over a year at Elland Road in a luckless match against Tottenham Hotspur, with both Spurs goals deflecting off defender Pascal Struijk.
2025-10-05 17:40:00
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard forced off vs West Ham with knee issue.
2025-10-05 14:11:00
Tottenham Hotspur’s Archie Gray, who left Leeds United last summer, received an affectionate welcome on his return to Elland Road and showed his appreciation by applauding the home crowd after the match.
2025-10-05 10:27:00
Arsenal defeated West Ham 2-0 to claim the top spot in the Premier League, but the win was marred by injury setbacks for key midfielders Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
2025-10-04 23:35:00
Premier League action sees Man United win, Arsenal top table, and Chelsea host Liverpool.
2025-10-04 18:36:00
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2025-10-01 23:01:00
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2025-10-01 15:36:00
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2025-10-01 10:08:00
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2025-09-30 23:05:00
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2025-09-30 20:07:00
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2025-09-30 19:01:00
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2025-09-30 16:23:00
Sunderland fans celebrated their first away win in the Premier League since 2017 after defeating Nottingham Forest, a result that cements their place back in the top flight just six games into the new season.
2025-09-30 14:30:00
Sunderland fans celebrated their first away win in the Premier League since 2017 after defeating Nottingham Forest, a result that cements their place back in the top flight just six games into the new season.
2025-09-29 22:03:00
Liverpool suffered their first Premier League loss of the season against Crystal Palace, prompting manager Arne Slot to bemoan the team's defensive struggles, particularly their vulnerability to set-pieces.
2025-09-29 20:41:00
Chelsea's woes deepened after a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, a nightmare result that included a red card for Trevoh Chalobah and led to the club's owners making a surprise post-match visit to the dressing room.
2025-09-29 19:27:00
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2025-09-29 17:09:00
Liverpool suffered their first Premier League loss of the season against Crystal Palace, prompting manager Arne Slot to bemoan the team's defensive struggles, particularly their vulnerability to set-pieces.
2025-09-29 12:20:00
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2025-09-23 23:25:00
A sports report on Manchester City's challenging week, highlighting their packed schedule and its potential impact on their upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal.
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2025-09-21 10:52:00
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2025-09-21 10:12:00
Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou provides an update on player fitness and the team's mindset ahead of their Premier League game against Burnley.
2025-09-20 20:57:00
Arsenal's executive vice-chair, Tim Lewis, has left the club as part of a significant boardroom shake-up, which includes the promotion of Richard Garlick to chief executive officer.
2025-09-20 12:00:00
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2025-09-19 22:25:00
Arsenal has announced a significant boardroom reshuffle, with executive vice-chair Tim Lewis stepping down and Richard Garlick promoted to chief executive officer.
2025-09-19 21:02:00