Latest arsenal coach news
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 and assistant coach, signed a three-and-a-half-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 joined the club from Manchester United.
- In November 2020, Arsenal appointed a new goalkeeping coach, Inaki Cana, who joined the club from Real Madrid.
- In January 2021, Arteta signed a new contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2025.
Rumors and Speculation:
- There have been rumors of potential changes to Arteta's coaching staff, with some reports suggesting that assistant coach Freddie Ljungberg could leave the club.
- Some fans have called for Arteta to be sacked, citing the team's poor form and lack of progress in the Premier League.
- However, the club has publicly backed Arteta and his coaching staff, and it's unlikely that there will be any major changes to the team's management structure in the near future.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Arsenal's next Premier League game is against Manchester City on December 12, 2021.
- The team will also face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals on December 22, 2021.
Please note that the information provided is accurate as of my knowledge cutoff date, but it may change over time.