The analysis highlights that the pressure of the title race and the heavy investments made in the squad expose Arteta to increased vulnerability. According to Stanton, the coach’s increased frequency of blinking and expressions of contempt reflect doubt over the longevity of his tenure at the Emirates Stadium.
Detailing signs of anxiety over the manager’s current situation, Stanton added: “You can see he knows this defeat against Bournemouth is not going to highlight him as a manager. We observe pursed lips, an almost doubled frequency of blinking, as well as obvious signs of stress and anxiety about one’s own situation. He feels the pressure.
There are also clear signs of contempt. He fears he will be sacked at this rate, due to the situation his team were in just a few weeks ago, spending money on the players he wanted, and the signs are clear. A deep internal upheaval is occurring in Arteta’s emotions. It’s like he’s mentally pacing, expressing all this anxiety, frustration, and anger. Arteta is sending all the signals of a man who doesn’t believe he will stay in office for very long. »
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