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Alex Mott·26 March 2025
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Alex Mott·26 March 2025
Mikel Arteta has gone from a midfield stalwart at Arsenal to their most successful coach since Arsène Wenger.
True, he may not have won quite as much as hoped in his five years on the sidelines but there's no doubting that the Spanish tactician is a certified Gunners legend already.
Arteta claimed two FA Cups in his time as a player in north London and played over 100 times in the Premier League for the Emirates outfit.
And since becoming head coach in 2019, has guided Arsenal to another Cup triumph in 2020 as well as taking Manchester City all the way in the Premier League title race.
It's a record that deserves some love and that's exactly what the social media team at the club have shown with this birthday video.
Happy 43rd, Mikel!
📸 Catherine Ivill - 2020 Getty Images