Is Mikel Arteta among the world's top five managers?
Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to a Premier League title and continues to compete for the Champions League trophy. Following these successes, the question of whether Arteta has entered the world's top five managers has emerged among experts and fans. Former Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos explained to GOAL why the Spanish coach belongs in the elite. Goal.com reports.
After Arsene Wenger left the club in 2018, Unai Emery took over, but it was Arteta who managed to bring the Gunners back to the top. Having gained experience under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Arteta took charge of the London club in December 2019. After finishing second for three consecutive seasons, he finally celebrated a championship, surpassing giants like Manchester City and Liverpool.
The road was not easy for Arteta, and his ability to win major trophies was often questioned. However, the 44-year-old coach never shied away from challenges. He is now mentioned alongside names like Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique, Diego Simeone, and Carlo Ancelotti. According to Senderos, winning the Premier League is a feat achieved by only a few managers in the world.
Arsenal triumphed in the domestic league for the first time since the "Invincibles" era of the 2003-04 season. If the team also wins the Champions League, this achievement could surpass the successes of the Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira era. The new era under Arteta is being written in golden letters in the history of the London club.
