After losing to MU, Arteta receives an 'ultimatum' from Arsenal's top management

The setback against MU has made Arsenal's higher-ups lose patience, sending a strong directive that the coaching team must ensure the club finishes with a significant trophy this year.

Arsenal's management is said to have delivered a tough message to Mikel Arteta: the project will only continue if the team wins the Premier League this season. Although currently top of the table, the senior executives are dissatisfied with how the team has dropped points at crucial moments, especially following the stumble against Manchester United, which has increased the pressure.

According to Fichajes, three consecutive seasons finishing second have worn down patience at Emirates. The leadership believes this is a moment with “no excuses left,” as the squad’s strength this season favors Arsenal while direct rivals have weakened. The message to Arteta is very clear: just competing fairly is not enough, the title must be sealed.

Last summer, Arsenal invested heavily, spending £250 million to strengthen squad depth, ensuring quality options for every position to minimize injury impact. Thanks to this, the Gunners have mostly led the table. However, recent draws and a home defeat have revealed signs of psychological strain during the final stretch.

The points gap with chasing teams is currently narrow, forcing Arteta to quickly restore stability and competitive spirit. The top management reportedly will not tolerate a late-season fade like in previous years when the team lacked sharpness at decisive moments. From now on, all personnel and tactical decisions will be closely scrutinized.

On the reinforcement front, new signing Viktor Gyokeres has yet to make the expected impact. Some experts believe he is not yet capable of leading the attack in high-profile matches, especially in terms of creating space and challenging top defenders. Nonetheless, this is only a minor piece in the bigger pressure Arteta faces: winning the title to keep his job.

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