We cannot ignore the case of the Spaniard Mikel Arteta: he has clearly not learned the lessons of the past. Has he already forgotten the lesson he learned against Southampton during his first season in the Premier League?
Has he forgotten the 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on April 14, 2024 (matchday 33), which cost him a second consecutive Premier League title?
What did he do during the international break, when he knew his defense was less solid than at the start of the season and his attack was still “out of order”?
And next to Arteta, there are them…
– Martin Zubimendi: the “twist of theater” in which Arsenal fell, while Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barça had also positioned themselves, but, “unfortunately”, he was ahead of them all.
Ben White: his level has been falling for a long time; his dribbles read like an open book, almost as easily as beating Arsenal at the Emirates when the title is on the line.
– Declan Rice: the former pillar is today a shadow of himself compared to his performances in the first part of the season.
Miles Lewis Skilley: he could go to Manchester United, because if he didn’t know why he hadn’t played with Arsenal all season, he now has the answer.
Noni Madueke: wearing a headband does not make you Ronaldinho; at 46, the Brazilian would have been more decisive than you today.
Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard could follow Skille as quickly as possible.
Now, just look at the schedule of Arsenal and Manchester City’s remaining Premier League matches to understand that every point counts. Sit in front of your screen praying for a Chelsea victory against Pep Guardiola tomorrow if you want, but, in reality, anyone who doesn’t take their chance doesn’t deserve to lift the trophy.
City can still beat Chelsea in a late game and reduce the gap to three points. Worse, Arsenal will face Manchester City on the next day: a victory for the Citizens and the ranking will be tied again. Conclusion: the Arteta era at the Emirates seems well and truly over.
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