🔗 Share this article Arsenal's Manager Concedes Future Role Is Tied to Winning Trophies. As he approaches his sixth anniversary in charge, Mikel Arteta has made it clear that his continued role with the club is directly connected to achieving success. The Journey So Far: From Appointment to Present The former Arsenal captain was appointed on December 20th, 2019 and soon guided the team to an FA Cup victory a short time later. However, that early success is still his lone major honor since succeeding Unai Emery. “I can,” the manager said when questioned about remaining in charge after his current deal. “But it’s about today. And a lot of things must occur in the next few months as well to deserve that opportunity.” This weekend sees the six-year milestone with a game facing Everton, the exact opponent Arsenal met immediately following his role was made public. The Current Landscape As second-placed Manchester City playing against West Ham in an earlier kick-off, Arsenal risk losing the summit in the Premier League prior to their fixture. This potential shift even with Arteta overseeing a squad that has suffered in excess of one hundred injury setbacks since the start of last season. He is under a contract with a year and a half left on the deal he signed in 2024, yet understands fully that success is required in the immediate future. The Manager's Mandate The manager expanded, stressing the constant necessity to validate his position. “In my view a manager must deserve the right to be here tomorrow. And that’s how how you react, how you communicate, how you step into the dressing room, the instructions you give.” He added, commending the consistent faith from the board and owners, while singling out the players' commitment as paramount. “In the final analysis, the key individuals are those players... Over this half-decade, I’ve seen just players with a degree of commitment, willingness to improve and dedicate themselves to the team.” Latest Fitness Blow The team faces the Everton match coping with a fresh setback. Defender Ben White has been sidelined with a strain that is anticipated to see him miss action for a few weeks. A Different Club Despite the fitness woes and the high-stakes environment, Arteta is confident the club's “focus and dialogue” are completely changed from when he began his reign. The manager referenced the team's performances as a sign they are nearing their goal. “You look at the performances, all the club records that were shattered... We still have yet to do that [win trophies]. But that indicates the standard we operate at.” Arteta concluded, “This is a standard that the Premier League has not seen before in the past. And our aim is to achieve even higher goals. And if we do that, I think we are on the right path to winning.”