Mikel Arteta was delighted with his team's performance at both ends of the pitch on Thursday night as we beat Slavia Prague to progress to the semi-finals of the Europa League. Mikel Arteta's best Premier League goals Arteta - What I learnt under Pep Guardiola External Link. Arsenal have appointed Mikel Arteta as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Arsenal eventually appointed former player Mikel Arteta and we’ve looked at how his league record this season matches up to his two predecessors. The wait is over. Arteta was hired by Arsenal in December last year, taking over as the permanent head coach following the sacking of Unai Emery at the end of the previous month. The Gunners were knocked out of the Round of 32 in the Europa League in Arteta’s maiden season in charge. ... On 18 July 2020, Arsenal beat Arteta's former employer Manchester City 2–0 in the FA Cup semi-final, leading Arsenal to their fourth FA Cup Final in seven years, and Arteta's first as a manager. Mikel Arteta’s FA Cup victory last season ‘papered over the cracks’ of Arsenal’s problems – and the Gunners should have appointed Carlo Ancelotti instead of the Spaniard. facebook; twitter; Switch skin. The former Arsenal midfielder returns to the Emirates Stadium after signing a long-term contract that runs until the summer of 2023. Arteta was under pressure after Arsenal went on a miserable run earlier this season, leading to speculation he could lose his job after only being appointed in December 2019. Mikel Arteta believes he joined an Arsenal that was "damaged and hurt badly" and the Spaniard was sh... Arteta was 'shocked' by the disconnect between Arsenal and fans when appointed Watch “This is a huge honor,” Arteta said. Had he no insider knowledge of the Emirates Stadium, he likely would not have been considered for the job. Arteta, who won the FA Cup at the end of his first season in charge, was appointed Arsenal boss in December 2019 and will have two years left on his current deal at the end of this campaign. We’ve taken a look at what the Premier League table would look like if it began when Arteta first took charge of Arsenal, against Bournemouth on Boxing Day. ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop examines Mikel Arteta's fit for Arsenal after the former Manchester City assistant was confirmed as the Gunners' new manager. Arteta insists Gabriel Martinelli has a “bright future” at Arsenal despite a lack of opportunities this season. Mikel Arteta believes he joined an Arsenal that was “damaged and hurt badly” and the Spaniard was shocked by the disconnect between the team and supporters when he was appointed. That equated to an average of 1.38 points per game and a win rate of 23.5%. When Arsenal appointed Mikel Arteta in December 2019, the Spaniard was open in the discussions he had held with the club’s owners. The former midfielder had no experience managing a senior team before the Gunners made him their latest boss. Wright: Arteta has ambition and potential Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Mikel Arteta as their new head coach. He replaced Emery who had led the Gunners to the final of the Europa League and has won trophies in Spain and France. Arteta has benefited from having played for Arsenal, where he made 150 appearances. Arsenal brought an end to their search for a new permanent manager on Friday by announcing the appointment of Mikel Arteta. Mikel Arteta is Arsenal's first-team manager, having been appointed to replace Unai Emery on 20 December 2019. Arsenal preparing for transfers with Mikel Arteta as manager after show of faith that he will not be sacked. Mikel Arteta believes he joined an Arsenal that was "damaged and hurt badly" and the Spaniard was shocked by the disconnect between the team and supporters when he was appointed. September 28,2020 0comments He is currently the manager of Premier League club Arsenal.. Born in San Sebastián, Arteta began his senior career at Barcelona in 1999, but limited playing time led to a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2001. Search for: Search. Arsenal's shock loss to Aston Villa attracted criticism, but Mikel Arteta wants to remind fans they were in far greater turmoil a year ago. “Arsenal is […] 1. As a player, Arteta began his youth career at Barcelona before taking in spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Rangers and Real Sociedad. Belief in the manager is admirable, but not some foreign concept.