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'Ruthless' Arteta enters step five of Arsenal project

Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal has already rewritten the club’s trajectory, steering them from a side frequently dominated in the Premier League to a title-winning force capable of challenging Europe’s elite. The manager’s influence—both tactically and culturally—has been the cornerstone of Arsenal’s revival, with the team now defined by relentless competitiveness and a resilience that has seen them reach the latter stages of the Champions League.

Yet even under Arteta, imperfections remain, as evidenced by a rare three-goal defeat to Brighton that stood out for its stark contrast to recent form. Over the past six years, Arteta has remained one of the few constants at the club, embedding his philosophy into a squad that now reflects his uncompromising standards and high expectations.

With a new contract in place, the question now is whether he can build on this foundation to deliver further trophies and cement Arsenal’s status as a dynasty in English football.

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