🔗 Share this article The Gunners' Boss Admits Long-Term Role Is Tied to Securing Trophies. On the eve of his six-year milestone as manager, Mikel Arteta has stated plainly that his future at Arsenal is inextricably linked to winning major honors. A Look Back: The Arteta Era The Spanish coach took over on December 20th, 2019 and managed to steer the team to an FA Cup triumph within months. Yet, that initial silverware remains his sole significant piece of silverware after taking over from Unai Emery. “I can,” the manager said upon being asked about staying beyond 2027. “However, it is about today. And numerous factors have to happen in the coming months as well to earn the right.” Saturday night brings the anniversary with a fixture against Everton, the identical team Arsenal played the day after his appointment was announced. The Current Landscape Given that chasing Manchester City set to face West Ham on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal face being knocked off top spot in the Premier League prior to their fixture. This situation arises despite Arteta overseeing a squad that has endured over 100 injuries from the beginning of last season. The manager currently has 18 months remaining on the extension he agreed to in 2024, however, he knows that success is required in the immediate future. Earning the Right The manager expanded, highlighting the daily requirement to validate his position. “I think 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 message you convey.” He stated further, commending the strong backing from the board and owners, yet identifying the squad's dedication as paramount. “In the final analysis, the key individuals are those players... During my tenure, I’ve seen just players with a degree of commitment, willingness to improve and give the maximum to the team.” Latest Fitness Blow The team approaches the upcoming game dealing with a fresh setback. Defender Ben White has been ruled out with a strain that is likely to see him miss action for a few weeks. Confidence in the Path Regardless of the availability issues and the high-stakes environment, Arteta believes the club's “focus and dialogue” are profoundly distinct from when he initially took over. The manager referenced the record-breaking achievements as proof they are close. “You look at the performances, all the records that we... were breaking... We still have yet to do that [win trophies]. But that tells you the level we are at.” Arteta concluded, “It represents a quality that the Premier League has not witnessed in the past. And our ambition is to achieve more lofty ambitions. And if we do that, I think we are on the proper course to winning.”