Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reflect on 12 months journey of being in charge of the London team.
Mikel Arteta believe his team have made a lot of progress so far and that they have set in a lot of positive things that have worked very well for the team, the Spaniard stated this to the club media as he reflects on his 12 months in charge of the Arsenal team.
Arteta took over from former manager Unai Emery last season and led them to win the FA cup against Chelsea and the Community shield against Liverpool, but they have been struggling this season and he accept the fact that their form is not good enough for a club like Arsenal.
“I think we have made a lot of progress and implanted a lot of positive things that have worked really well. We have gone through structural changes right across the club that has obviously shaken the club, big time, he said.
“I would say the highlights of the year are the two trophies that we have won together, and the most disappointing thing is that we haven’t had our fans with us to take us through this difficult moment.
“I think it could have been a really, really positive year but the recent form in the Premier League is taking the gloss off what we have done in the calendar year. But we have to accept that our Premier League form in recent weeks is not good enough for this football club.”
Arteta further stated that he knew the Job was a very tough one before he took it and also the effect of the pandemic in the footballing community has not been helpful but at the same time feel privileged to manage the London side.
“I know how difficult the job is in normal conditions when you get to a club that goes through what we have had to go through in a year, and on top of that we have a pandemic that is affecting the whole industry,” he said.
“The way that you can even live your profession and then do what you want to do normally is even more challenging. But this is what we have.
“At the same time, I am telling you I love what I do, I feel so lucky and privileged to represent this football club and the circumstances and context that is in this moment are where they are, and we have to face them because there is no other choice.”
Arsenal is currently sitting in the fifteen position on the premier league table and they hope to move above that position when they travel to play Everton in the weekend.
