JUST IN: Arsenal Owner Stan Kroenke Lining Up Arteta’s Replacement as Sack Looms
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure as reports suggest club owner Stan Kroenke is already considering possible replacements.
The Arsenal board has reportedly decided that Arteta’s future hinges on his ability to secure a major trophy this season, with failure to do so likely resulting in his dismissal by the summer.
Having guided Arsenal to an FA Cup triumph in 2020 and recently transforming the club into Premier League title contenders, Arteta has enjoyed significant backing from the board and fans. However, with the club still without a league title since 2004, patience is running thin at the Emirates.
The Gunners narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season, finishing second behind Manchester City, and were eliminated early in the FA Cup this year.
Arsenal are still competing in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, but the pressure is mounting on Arteta to deliver silverware.
The board reportedly believes that the club has invested heavily in the squad, bringing in top talents such as Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber. With these reinforcements, expectations have risen, and failure to win a major trophy could see Arteta lose his job.
According to inside sources, Stan Kroenke has already identified potential candidates to replace the Spaniard. While no official names have been confirmed, high-profile managers such as Xabi Alonso, Roberto De Zerbi, and even former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter are rumored to be on the club’s radar.
A major factor influencing the board’s decision is Arsenal’s recent performances against big teams. Arteta’s tactical approach has been questioned in crucial matches, and if he fails to outmaneuver his rivals in the coming weeks, the club may take swift action.
With the Premier League title race heating up and the Champions League knockout stages around the corner, Arteta has little room for error. Arsenal fans remain divided—some continue to back the Spaniard, believing he is the right man for the job, while others feel a change is necessary to take the club to the next level.
As the season reaches its climax, Arteta faces his biggest test yet. Can he deliver a trophy and secure his future at Arsenal, or will Kroenke and the board pull the trigger on a managerial change? Time will tell.
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