Arsenal latest news on coach
Here are the latest news and updates on Arsenal's coaching situation:
Latest News:
- Mikel Arteta has been appointed as the new head coach of Arsenal on December 20, 2019, replacing Unai Emery.
- Arteta, a former Arsenal player, has signed a three-year contract with the club.
- Arteta's first game in charge was a 1-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on December 26, 2019.
- Arsenal finished the 2019-20 season in eighth place in the Premier League, missing out on European qualification.
Recent Updates:
- On August 26, 2020, Arsenal announced that they had extended Mikel Arteta's contract until 2025, with the option of a further year.
- In October 2020, Arteta signed a new assistant coach, Albert Stuivenberg, who has previously worked with the Dutch national team.
- In November 2020, Arsenal appointed a new goalkeeping coach, Inaki Cana, who has previously worked with the Spanish national team.
- In January 2021, Arteta signed a new contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2025.
Rumors and Speculation:
- There have been rumors that Arteta's job is under threat due to Arsenal's poor form in the 2020-21 season, with some reports suggesting that he could be sacked if the team fails to improve.
- Some fans have called for Arteta to be replaced, citing his lack of experience as a manager and his inability to improve the team's performance.
- However, the club has publicly backed Arteta and has not indicated any plans to sack him.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Arsenal's next fixture is a Premier League match against Manchester City on December 12, 2021.
- The team will then face a busy schedule, with matches against Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool in the coming weeks.
Please note that the information provided is accurate as of my knowledge cutoff date, but it may change as new information becomes available.