Arteta has been the coach of Arsenal for several years, during which the team's performance has remained relatively stable. However, they are still far from winning the Premier League title. This season, there was an opportunity as Manchester City experienced internal turmoil and a significant drop in performance. Unfortunately, Arteta's Arsenal failed to seize this chance. In the current Premier League season, they were even overwhelmed by Liverpool. In the recent FA Cup match, Arsenal lost 3-5 on penalties to a struggling Manchester United, which greatly angered the fans. It should be noted that the current Manchester United is only a mid-table team and no longer a top contender.
Arsenal's inability to defeat Manchester United is unacceptable to the fans. Additionally, in the League Cup, Arsenal is trailing 0-2 after the first leg, making it difficult to win the title. In the Premier League, they are six points behind Liverpool, having played one more game. The team's overall state has completely collapsed. Over the past five years, Arteta has spent €800 million on transfer fees, which is comparable to the spending of top-tier clubs. Some of the signings, such as Havertz, Jesus, and Zinchenko, were players rejected by other top clubs, yet Arsenal paid high prices for them. Top players like Saka and Saliba were developed by Arsenal themselves, making Arteta's transfer strategy confusing to many. Fans are now calling for Wenger's return, as he was able to maintain a championship-contending level even with limited funds.
