"Arsenal's progress under Mikel Arteta has been clear to see, even if major trophies have been elusive. The Gunners are now consistent title challengers and favourites to win their first Premier League in over two decades after a strong start to 2025-26. Arteta has been the instigator, stabilising a team that had struggled in the latter years of Arsene Wenger's tenure and under Unai Emery."
"Now almost six years into the job, Arteta appears to have created a team capable of winning silverware. Assuming he does in the near future, there will likely be a clamour for the club to keep the Spaniard for as long as possible, perhaps in an effort to emulate the longevity and sustained success of his former mentor Pep Guardiola at Manchester City."
"But there may be some latent concern about Arteta's potential long-term future with the club, given he has just 18 months remaining on his current contract. The Mirror report that there has been no dialogue yet regarding an extension of his deal. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. However, Arteta's previous contract extension came in the final year of his deal, and the manager is believed to view talks as a distraction from his role."
"While Arteta may not be tied down imminently, star player Bukayo Saka is expected to sign a new deal soon. Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is set to sign a new contract (Image credit: Getty Images) The 24-year-old will reportedly sign a contract worth over 300,000 and become the club's highest earner after months of discussions. Saka's previous contract extension came in May 2023, and that deal is"
Mikel Arteta has stabilised Arsenal and turned them into consistent title challengers and early favourites for the 2025-26 Premier League after a strong start. Almost six years into the job, he has built a squad capable of winning silverware and could prompt calls for long-term retention similar to Pep Guardiola's tenure. Arteta has 18 months remaining on his contract and there has been no dialogue about an extension. He previously agreed an extension in the final year and is believed to view contract talks as a distraction during a title race. Bukayo Saka, aged 24, is expected to sign a new deal worth over 300,000 and become the club's highest earner after months of discussions; his prior extension came in May 2023.
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