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Arteta Under Pressure: Can Arsenal End 19-Year Drought?

10/29/2025

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces pressure to win the Premier League this season after the team went 10 matches unbeaten and held a four-point lead.
Wayne Rooney warned that failure to win the title could result in Arteta's dismissal.
Paul Merson said a trophyless season would not necessarily lead to Arteta's sacking, stressing context.
Arsenal's strong squad and solid defense position them as title favorites, though the 19-year drought remains.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces pressure to win the Premier League this season after the team went 10 matches unbeaten and held a four-point lead.
Wayne Rooney warned that failure to win the title could result in Arteta's dismissal.
Paul Merson said a trophyless season would not necessarily lead to Arteta's sacking, stressing context.
Arsenal's strong squad and solid defense position them as title favorites, though the 19-year drought remains.