Mikel Arteta has confirmed he will sign a new contract with Arsenal after leading the club to their first Premier League title in 20 years last season. The manager, who has entered the final year of his current deal, insists there is no need for fans to worry about his future at the Emirates Stadium.
What did Arteta say about his contract?
Arteta revealed that he and the club will resolve a contract extension in an organic way, as he is happy at Arsenal and his bosses appear happy with him. The manager said, "They don't have to worry about any of that because I want to be here, I'm extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with."
What about Arsenal's attacking options?
Arteta also addressed questions about whether his team has enough firepower to reclaim the Premier League title this season. Despite winning the league and reaching the Champions League final last term, Arsenal were accused of not being too attacking. The Gunners have added Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis to their midfield and attack this season.
What is Arsenal's recent form?
Arsenal ended the 2025 season in impressive form, winning their last five games to finish 7 points clear of Manchester City. Their final league standing was 1st in the Premier League with 85 points, 26 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses from 38 games. Their recent form was WWWWW, with their last result being a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on May 24, 2026.
