Arsenal’s suddenly precarious situation has sparked fears of a further collapse for Arteta’s men. Having finished runners-up in the Premier League for the last three seasons, more and more voices are being raised to predict that they will go on to a fourth-place finish in a row. Such a turnaround would undoubtedly lead to calls for Arteta to resign, despite the progress made under the Spanish manager.
In his column, Carragher recalls that expectations have changed: only a major title would validate Arteta’s tactical progress.
In his column au Telegraphthe former defender summed up the issue: “For Mikel Arteta, failure will be more costly than ever; the legitimacy of his method now rests on his ability to win the Premier League or a European Cup within two months. A title will erase all the criticism. Otherwise, the reconstruction phase will take place in a climate of resentment and reproaches. »
He added: “Arsenal fans won’t like to hear it, but finishing second for the last three years has been a success. Finishing second in 2026 will undoubtedly be a failure. It’s supposed to be Arsenal’s time, but the last push to win a major trophy is always the hardest. Football is full of examples of teams that narrowly failed and presented the following season in a positive light. More often than not, this next step is a step backwards. »
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