Mikel Arteta: Managerial Royalty

[Riou]

The rise of ball playing defenders means the art of defending has taken a hit tbh.

The entire league ate more goals I wouldn’t say it’s an Arsenal specific issue.

Think it's why everyone makes such a big deal of Newcastle being a good defensive team, as they are like the only one now.

Everyone is super attacking now really, tbh...had more teams back in the day (Villa, Everton and petty much all lowered half teams) that were proper defending and counter attacking teams...had a more mix of styles back in the day, made it much more difficult for top teams to score I think as more teams could park a bus.

Even us at our best this season were still a little iffy, still have a bit to go to be as good as we were at our best under Graham and Wenger when defending in big moments.

 

[GoonerJay24]

Unreal scenes! The man who lead us back to CL football!

Jesus christ

The PR around this man

 

[CaseUteinberger]

Superb season, it really was unexpected as my best estimate after seeing our play in preseason was third.

We must build on this, and take it to 100 points in the coming years.

Personally thought 2nd could be in there. Never thought we'd push City as long as we did. Was even hoping for a title until the bitter end. We need to get above 90+ points to have any chance of winning the league. Think if we would have pushed them City would have made it to 93. Don't think they draw and lose the last two games if they had to get wins.

 

[CaseUteinberger]

Unreal scenes! The man who lead us back to CL football!

The fans simply love him! Simple as that! Like @Riou correctly stated. A big difference between A-M and match day fans!

 

[Tir Na Nog]

The vibes are good which bodes well for next season. There's still a positivity around the place so a hangover from the disappointment of missing out on the title shouldn't be a factor at all.

 

[2Smokeyy]

The rise of ball playing defenders means the art of defending has taken a hit tbh.

The entire league ate more goals I wouldn’t say it’s an Arsenal specific issue.

I’ve been wondering could this mean the end of the “traditional CB” in a few years from now and they all just become redundant. Instead they’ll just have midfielders like Rodri, Rice etc playing at CB.

Honestly could see that happening.

 

[Farzad]

The fans simply love him! Simple as that! Like @Riou correctly stated. A big difference between A-M and match day fans!

Not everyone in stadium has drank the Kool Ade. He is our Rodgers jot our Klopp

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

What has Arteta done to my club? Best season since invincibles not good enough. Scoring most goals in keague in history of the club is not good enough.

Unreal change in mentality!

 

[CaseUteinberger]

What has Arteta done to my club? Best season since invincibles not good enough. Scoring most goals in keague in history of the club is not good enough.

Unreal change in mentality!

Think this team and manager want more! Didn't Arteta say we are in phase 3 of his 5 phase process? More to come I guess!

 

[Oxeki]

Think this team and manager want more! Didn't Arteta say we are in phase 3 of his 5 phase process? More to come I guess!

This stuff is do cringe. It's not the MCU ffs.

 

[Dokaka]

I’ve been wondering could this mean the end of the “traditional CB” in a few years from now and they all just become redundant. Instead they’ll just have midfielders like Rodri, Rice etc playing at CB.

Honestly could see that happening.

What is a "traditional CB" in your eyes? Limited on the ball?

 

[Haphazard]

Jury is still out on if he can deliver any major trophy considers he bottles it all the time.

 

[Haphazard]

Unreal scenes! The man who lead us back to CL football!

Never seen a fanbase so happy to finish 2nd after being 8 points ahead in April, utter losers.

 

[CaseUteinberger]

This stuff is do cringe. It's not the MCU ffs.

That the club and manager has a multi year plan and vision for the team's and squad's development and revamping? How is that cringe? Is it the naming? Personally think it makes sense.

 

[CaseUteinberger]

Never seen a fanbase so happy to finish 2nd after being 8 points ahead in April, utter losers.

Thank heavens we have manly winners like yourself to put us in our place!

 

[Bloodbather]

Think this team and manager want more! Didn't Arteta say we are in phase 3 of his 5 phase process? More to come I guess!

Turned us into a contender and qualified to the CL directly. Phase 4 is probably winning the league, and Phase 5 is winning the CL.

 

[Blankety Blank]

The sight of that fat wastrel Robbie gets many mad.

Man definitely puts the anchor in Wanchor.

 

[Macho]

This stuff is do cringe. It's not the MCU ffs.

The way Arteta can keep coming up with processes and plans without saying the end goal has me trembling with awe.

 

[CaseUteinberger]

Turned us into a contender and qualified to the CL directly. Phase 4 is probably winning the league, and Phase 5 is winning the CL.

I assume the "phases" are more than pure performance goals. Assume they also include things like changing the relationship between club and fans. Pretty sure there are goals around that too. Think the stadium redo was part of that. Also think trying to keep our academy players in the squad and create pathways for them another part.

 

[Macho]

I assume the "phases" are more than pure performance goals. Assume they also include things like changing the relationship between club and fans. Pretty sure there are goals around that too. Think the stadium redo was part of that. Also think trying to keep our academy players in the squad and create pathways for them another part.

Hmmm… so stuff we were doing before but with more cheering?

Sounds great.